How to Select Job References

Selecting the right job references is very important. In today’s competitive job market a good reference is vital to successfully getting hired. Job references should be someone who will do more than just sing your praises. Your job reference needs to be someone who...

Job Reference as a Tie Breaker

Job seekers who aren’t getting offers often overlook the importance of a good job reference. Job references are critical to removing the barriers to a job offer. As we review in this career advice segment, it is not uncommon for the job reference to be the...

Bad Job Reference?

Knowing how to recognize the signs of a bad reference is important as there may be more involved that requires your immediate attention. Focusing only on your job references without first, isolating the root cause may leave you vulnerable in other areas. Before...