Instead of just supplying a standard reference sheet, add a "one-liner" from each reference, a quotation that the person has given you that summarizes a particular qualification or skill. It should be a one-line quote that gives personal insight into an element of your background that normally would not surface in the impersonal form of the standard resume/cover letter/references-type materials. You might be able to pull the quotation from a letter of reference or from a conversation with the person. If you are quoting verbal conversation, make sure you quote accurately and confirm the quote with the person--no paraphrasing allowed unless the person approves the changes. Following are some examples:

"Tom is the brightest student I have ever known."

"I am confident Julie will be an outstanding Accountant."

"I could always count on Anne for our toughest projects."

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