Help Your References Land You the Job

An agency recruiter called me last week seeking a reference for a former colleague. I get a lot of reference checking calls, but this time I was surprised. I hadn’t heard from the applicant in more than a few of years. I honestly didn’t know where she was currently working, nor if she even stayed…… Continue reading Help Your References Land You the Job

Don’t Surprise Your Job References

A former colleague called me last week to inquire about someone who used to work at Sara Lee some 20 years ago. I didn’t remember the person at first, but I eventually determined the individual had since gotten married and changed her name. Still, I wasn’t able to give a compelling recommendation since much had…… Continue reading Don’t Surprise Your Job References

Co-Worker References Pose Risk Prior to Job Offer

Q.  I have had a few interviews with an agency that now wants names of references, including one or two co-workers who could talk about my teamwork.  No one at my current agency knows I’m interviewing and I’m uneasy about letting them know anything when I’m not sure I’m getting a job offer.  What should I do?  -TS…… Continue reading Co-Worker References Pose Risk Prior to Job Offer

Prepare References To Help You Win The Job

What people say about you can make or kill a job offer, yet many job seekers don’t invest the time to ensure effective references.  Some blow it entirely. Case in point:  I was surprised to receive a call last week from a company seeking a reference for a former co-worker.  The applicant had not advised me…… Continue reading Prepare References To Help You Win The Job