Listing references might not seem like something you should have to worry about after going through the hassles of crafting a perfect cover letter and killer resume. However, there is a proper method ...

Coming up with a reference list can be tricky: to reach out, or not to reach out? To admit that it’s been a while, or not? Here’s what not to do when considering references for your latest job ...

When you’re applying for jobs, a common request among employers is for you to provide a list of professional references. After your interview, your references could be a key component on whether you ...

Twice now in my job search I've been asked to supply my professional references list before I've met anyone from the employer organization. They say that they have to call my references before they ...

One of the last things many job seekers do prior to submitting a resume is tack on the perfunctory “References Available Upon Request” at the bottom of the document. Most don’t give the statement a ...

LinkedIn is the industry leader in helping people make work connections. Log on, and this professional-networking site displays a sampling of “people you may know” — often including colleagues at a ...

One of the most critical moments for a search committee, and one of the more perilous for an applicant, is when it gathers information from people who are not on the candidate’s list of references. I ...

I got a decent job right out of college but it was a six-month contract rather than a full-time job. When my first six-month contract was over, it got extended another six months. The company I was ...