(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 ...

As a third-party endorsement of your skill set, strengths and experience, references play a crucial role in your job search and application process. These professionals know firsthand your work ethic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...