Reference Check Questions Archives

Are You Identifying the Wrong or Bad Job References?

by Heidi | Oct 1, 2021 | Age Discrimination, Bad Boss, Employment Trends, Reference Check Questions, Reference Checking

Are bad job references inhibiting your success? Many of us can relate to this scenario: when completing an employment application, you are asked to identify a number of references (typically 3-5) for prospective employers to contact. In order to put your best foot...

Reference Checking: 7 Reasons Not to Have a Friend Check Your References

by Allison | Sep 2, 2020 | Employment Trends, Reference Check Questions, Reference Checking

Does this scenario sound familiar? In your search for new employment, you’ve done your homework in refining your resume and presentation skills and have perhaps even “aced” an interview (or two) in spades. A prospective job offer is within reach; one of the last...

Job Seekers: Make Sure Your Reference List Meets These 5 Criteria

by Cherie | Jun 13, 2020 | Reference Check Questions, Reference Checking

A number of industry sources have documented that a person will change careers approximately seven times during their working years. While it is a virtual “given” that you will be writing (and rewriting) your resume over the course of your career, the crucial role...

Your Boss Says “You Write Your Own Reference Letter, I’ll Sign It.”

by Cherie | Mar 18, 2020 | Employment Trends, Reference Check Questions, Reference Checking

A Professional Firm Can Help You Craft The Perfect Personal Endorsement For Yourself The power of a personal connection cannot be understated, in business, and in life. With that in mind, Allison & Taylor Reference Checking is pleased to announce the addition of a...

Are you protected by your old company’s policy to only confirm the dates and title of employment?

by Allison | Nov 5, 2018 | Reference Check Questions

JobReferences.com’s experience is that, with a little pressure, most managers break company policy and speak their mind to either help or hurt a candidate’s chance at another job. Who from your past job will help you or hurt you? You need to know. Click here to...

Reference Checking: 7 Reasons Not To Have a Friend Check Your References

by Allison | Sep 1, 2018 | Reference Check Questions

You’re probably familiar with the following scenario: While searching for a new job, you’ve done your homework about companies you apply to, refined your resume and presentations skills, and even aced some interviews. You might be nearing a job offer, but...

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