As you’re applying for jobs, you may see a portion of job applications where you need to provide professional references. Or you may even see resume templates that show a place for you to list your professional references. And that brings up a question – do employers actually check references? To that end, this article is going to help you assess whether or not you should actually...
When applying for your first job, you may be asked to give references. Over the course of your career, you’ll form working relationships with others who can serve as professional references, but if this is your first job, you may be wondering if it’s necessary to put names down in this section of a job application, or who are the best people to list out of everyone you know...
The advancement of technology has done a lot for the employment industry. It’s now easier than ever to find positions and companies that are hiring. However, it doesn’t mean that getting hired is actually any easier. Competition is fierce, and when you’re looking for work you’ll likely fill out countless applications in hopes of finally landing that dream job. ...
Finding a job, whether it’s your first job or your 10th, can be quite a daunting task. But this is especially true if you are trying to get your first job, a job after an extended stretch of unemployment, or you simply find yourself in a situation where you have no work references to offer. To that end, this article is going to unpack what to do if you have no work references. Do...
During the job interview process, a potential employer may ask you to submit references along with your application. Generally, if you’re a candidate that is being considered for the position, that request will happen towards the end of the hiring process. Once they get your references, the employer will then call and ask your references some questions about your background and experience...
When you’re applying for jobs, companies will sometimes request your references early on in the job application process. In some cases, they’ll want your references provided with the job application itself. And that can be a bit concerning for applicants because, in many cases, you won’t want them to contact your references until you’re really serious about the company...
You submitted an application. Were invited to an interview. Made it through multiple rounds. And the company asks for your references. It’s a great sign. And it means that things are going well. You’re potentially on the verge of a job offer. But does getting your references checked mean that you’ve got the job in the bag? This article will help you answer “will I receive...
A reference check is frequently one of the final steps in the job interview process and can often mean that a job offer is on the way. But how long after a reference check does typically take to get a job offer? And what does it mean if you’re being ghosted by the interviewer after your reference check? This article will answer those questions and others around how long it takes after a...
If you’re in the process of getting together a list of references for a job search, you’re likely thinking about a variety of different factors for who should be on your list. And one of the key questions about your job reference list is “how recent should job references be.” This article is going to unpack that question for you and offer recommendations and best practices...
Particularly if you’re early in your career, finding a sufficient number of references for a job application can be challenging. Generally, companies expect around three – five job references and it can be a pain to meet that requirement. And even if you have that number of references, it can be difficult to get a hold of all of them to confirm that they’re willing to be...
