You may be wondering how important references are in the job interview process and do employees even ring referees at all or do they just glance over the list? The short answer is yes they do and you need to be prepared. How to Answer This is not a very difficult question as long as you[…]
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Your references do play a role in your ability to find employment. They may seem like a formality, especially nowadays that references are left off most resumes until requested, but as many as 20% of all applicants lose their employment chances because of bad references. Bad references can legitimately harm your ability to find a[…]
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Last post we discussed why references are more important than people believe. Today we will look at how to choose who should be your reference. Choosing References Choosing the right references is important. When a hiring manager interviews a reference, they are not only looking for information about your candidacy. They are also looking for[…]
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Let’s be honest. You didn’t put much thought into your references. One is an old boss. Another is a dude you knew in college that looks like he made a name for himself. Another is a relative with a different last name that you are pretty sure won’t be noticed. You think to yourself “these[…]
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References on resumes are tricky business. Common practice is to replace the references section with the phrase “References Available Upon Request” so that we are not flooding these individuals with phone calls by businesses you only had a vague interest in. References are also odd in other ways. Consider all of the issues with references:[…]
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“Hello, may I please speak to Mrs. Sue Pervisor?” “One moment please.” … “This is Sue.” “Hi Mrs. Pervisor, I am calling on behalf of OverpayStaff, Inc.” “What can I do for you today?” “You were listed for a reference for Mr. Desi Porate. He recently interviewed with our company and I was wondering if[…]
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