Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

Employers often ask for job references before making a hiring decision. Here are tips on choosing the right people so you get ...

A compelling reference letter can be a decisive factor in the hiring process. The value of a strong recommendation cannot be overstated in today’s competitive job market. I’ve seen how a well-crafted ...

To whom do you want to make the calls? The answer to this question depends on how important employers think reference checking is in the first place. If you believe reference checking is nothing more ...