Reference Checker Blog
Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References.
Employment Background Checks and References
Your Resume May Win Interviews, But Your References Will Win You the Job They say that “Inquiring minds want to know”, and no minds are more inquiring than those considering whether to hire you. Once you have gained the interview - perhaps with your excellent resume...
Nail Your Next Interview with These Steps
Everywhere you look you can find tips for a successful interview performance, and the tips are well documented – be on time, dress appropriately, convey interest and enthusiasm, etc. While these tips are so well known, many don't understand that the interview process...
Be Sure a Key Job Reference Isn’t Your “Weakest Link”
Picture this scenario: You've just "nailed" that second interview and your prospective employer appeared enthusiastic about you. They may even have suggested that you were the leading candidate, or that the job was practically yours. You left the interview with high...
Former Employees Take Steps to Combat Negative Employment References
Negative references may be the root of the problem for those who haven't been able to secure a new job, despite solid interviews and qualifications. Qualified job seekers who are frustrated that they have not been able to find a new job are now looking for ways to be...
Seven Deadly Myths of Professional References
Excited about your prospects for landing that new job? You should consider what your former boss and other references may say about you. There is no doubt, for many job searchers, a person’s past will have a direct bearing on his or her future. No matter what the...
Are You Identifying Bad Job References?
Are bad job references inhibiting your success? Many of us can relate to this scenario: when completing an employment application, you are asked to identify a number of references (typically 3-5) for prospective employers to contact. In order to put your best foot...
Is your past boss badmouthing you?
Is your past boss badmouthing you? 50% of our clients have lost good job offers due to bad or mediocre comments from previous employers. Reference-Letters.com will confidentially find out what is really being said about you and give you the power to stop it! Click...
5 Mistakes That Will Destroy Your Résumé & Chances for a New Job
(DETROIT, October 25, 2019) - While many things – such as the importance of social media-– have changed in the job seeking game, one thing has not: the importance of a good résumé, says reference checking firm JobReferences. We’ve all heard “You only have one chance...
Don’t Be Walked Off Your New Job When Your References or Background Check Fails to Pass Muster
Your Worst Nightmare: A Negative Employment Reference. What Do You Do? Have you ever failed to get a job because your background check or references have come back with an unfavorable report? Or worse, have you gotten the job and then been let go because the negative...
Five Reference Checking Myths That Can Cost You the Job
Don't Let Incorrect Assumptions About References Ruin Your Employment Prospects As basic as the need for a good job reference is, many candidates take little time or effort to assure that their references are portraying them in the best possible light. Oftentimes,...
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