The Importance Of Good References
Appearing for an interview is like selling a product- the product being you. Resumes get you invited for an interview, where you get to market yourself. But references are what closes a deal. When a company is hiring you, it is making a big investment. It is obvious that anybody making [...]

Job Search Stalled? 5 Ways To Keep Your References From Killing Your Career
You’re changing jobs. You know you’ll need references for your next career move. You’ve done a great job so you shouldn’t worry about getting a reference – right?

Wrong.

References can sabotage even the most sophisticated, well-executed job search. Sometimes you can [...]

Top 5 Tips for Handling References Professionally During Your Job Search
Do you wonder about how best to leverage and submit your references during your job search? Here are some tips to help you:

1. Never submit your references with the resume. You want to have a face-to-face meeting with the employer, or at the very least, [...]