Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a third-party endorsement of your skill set, strengths and experience, references play a crucial role in your job search and ...

In the job search process, everyone recognizes the importance of having an up-to-date resume, a great cover letter and a professional LinkedIn profile page. While much time and effort is (and should ...

In the not-so-distant past, serving as someone's job reference meant answering a few questions over the phone. Nowadays, that process is often... Do job references matter? In the not-so-distant past, ...

(MoneyWatch) For some job applicants, a reference check is a mere formality. But in the case where the field has been narrowed down to two candidates, a strong reference can give someone the edge over ...

(MoneyWatch) A job applicant's references should be among the most valuable sources of information when making a hiring decision. But when companies -- especially large corporations -- have policies ...

Months before you start thinking about changing jobs, you've got to start building your reference list. Don't wait until you're job-hunting to get your references assembled. If you're working now and ...

References can be divided into two main categories by purpose: academic and professional. An academic reference is typically a formal letter of recommendation for an academic job, a scholarship, or a ...

Job references are an important part of hiring the right person, especially for remote positions. But the founders of Weekday say that more than 95% of recruiters don’t seek referrals from previous co ...

Your resume and cover letter may be all spiffed up, but what about your references? Employers may ask for a reference list when considering you for a job, so it needs to be in top form as well. Create ...

Most employers understand the importance of checking job-related, or employment, references. But calling personal, or character, references can add real value to your mission. Calling a personal ...

At least two companies say they'll sell you references to help you get a job. Aug. 26, 2009— -- William Schmidt fabricates job references for a price. And he feels good about it. "At least I know ...

The new fad in recruiting is the quest for Passive Job-Seekers. "Do you think we should focus our recruiting efforts on employed job-seekers --- you know, passive job seekers?," employers want to know ...