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Five Reference Checking Myths That Can Cost You the Job

by Allison | Oct 8, 2019 | Reference Checking

Don’t Let Incorrect Assumptions About References Ruin Your Employment Prospects As basic as the need for a good job reference is, many candidates take little time or effort to assure that their references are portraying them in the best possible light....

7 Reasons Not to Have a Friend Check Your References

by Allison | Sep 19, 2019 | Reference Checking

The Final Phase of the Job Hunt, Your Background & References 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...

Employment Background Checks: Inquiring Minds Want to Know

by Allison | Sep 17, 2019 | Reference Checking

Your Resume May Win Interviews, But Your References Will Win You the Job They say that “Inquiring minds want to know”, and no minds are more inquiring than those considering whether to hire you. Once you have gained the interview – perhaps with your excellent...

Career Sabotage: Negative Influence from a Past Employer

by Allison | Jul 18, 2019 | Reference Checking

The word was out on Steve Smith. Someone was telling prospective new employers that they shouldn’t hire him. This single “bad reference” cost Steve at least six job offers and forced him to tap into more than $60,000 of his retirement fund. This, despite his solid...

Seven Deadly Myths of Professional References

by Allison | Nov 22, 2005 | Reference Checking

Excited about your prospects for landing that new job? You should consider what your former boss and other references may say about you. There is no doubt, for many job searchers, a person’s past will have a direct bearing on his or her future. No matter what the...

Five Reference Checking Myths That Can Cost You the Job

7 Reasons Not to Have a Friend Check Your References

Employment Background Checks: Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Career Sabotage: Negative Influence from a Past Employer

Seven Deadly Myths of Professional References

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