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Category Archives: References

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  Are You Up to Date on Cleared Job Search Reference Etiquette?

  Tips to obtain and effectively leverage your next professional reference. Gone are the days when a resume was commonly expected to include a list of references. Modern job searches focus on protecting your references' privacy and using them strategically (upon request—n… more

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  5 Steps to Secure Effective References for Your Job Search

  If it’s been a while since your last cleared job search or you haven’t stayed in touch with your network, you may be nervous about asking for references. No matter how stellar your resume or interview game is, you’ll likely be asked to provide references at some point … more

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  How to Ask Someone You Haven’t Talked to in Years to be a Reference

  When we’re in job search mode we often focus on sending the perfect resume that showcases our skills and expertise, prepping for the interview process, and of course crossing our fingers till we hopefully land that Holy Grail job offer. Before any of this though, we need to get… more

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  3 Tips for Effective References

  “We had two top candidates for a senior job. One whose references were glowing and one whose took forever to respond and then barely remembered the person.” - HR Executive. “I can always find ways to get references to tell me a lot about the person I am checking on.” - to… more

• Getting Great Job Search References

  Don't be afraid to ask the right people for references. The right people are your former bosses. Tell your references: 1. I'd like you to be a reference in my job search. 2. Why you're asking them to be a reference. "I remember what a great boss you were," or "I learned … more