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 ...

Asking for professional references can feel a bit overwhelming. You want to make sure you choose the right people and ask them in a way that feels comfortable. Whether you’re reaching out to a former ...

Completing the job application process usually involves providing professional references. In many instances, you will need to supply a list of references for the prospective employer after submitting ...

Have you ever wondered what your professional references say about you when prospective employers call them? Perhaps you suspect that one or more of your references isn’t providing the glowing review ...

Great professional references can make or break your job search, yet they are often the most overlooked part of an otherwise strong career campaign. Many people assume anyone they have worked with ...

Your job search process has begun. You’ve got your resume stacked with accounts of your accomplishments, your online profile is superb, and you’ve practiced your ‘elevator speech’ one hundred times.

Job seekers make many false assumptions about their professional references: They think they can simply leave bad references off their resumes and that their references don't matter to an employer ...

You may be surprised to learn how often professional references speak ill of the job seekers they purport to represent. Have you ever wondered what your professional references say about you when ...