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Don’t Let a Bad ‘Back Door’ Reference Stand in Your Way

Leslie Stevens-Huffman, 

August 30, 2018
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When asking former co-workers and bosses about your previous performance, skills, and work habits, hiring managers...
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Referrals Help Land Jobs, Not Always Better Pay: Study

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February 2, 2018
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A good reference can help land a prospective employee the job of their dreams, but a new study shows that you may want...

Finding Work After Being Fired (Without Lying About It)

Yael Grauer, 

June 23, 2017
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Getting fired from a job is unpleasant enough in its own right. Concerns about future employment prospects are...

Finding the Right References for Your First Job

Mark Feffer, 

April 22, 2016
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Finding references seems simple enough: approach professors, previous bosses and supervisors from your internships,...

Manage Your References (And Land the Job)

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May 8, 2015
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A good reference can easily assure a prospective employer that you’re right for the job. But what makes a good...
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