Reference Checker Blog
Advice on How to Fix Bad Job References & Counteract Negative Job References.
The Economy Is Good – Why Aren’t Your Job Prospects?
5 Reasons Negative References Will Cost You a Job Even in an Upbeat Economy It’s currently a job-seeker’s market, and employers are eager to hire. Yet countless job seekers are finding they’re not getting callbacks for positions for which they are more than qualified....
A “Cease & Desist Letter” Is an Effective Means to Counteract Bad Job References from a Bully or Former Boss
How To Stop a Bully or Former Boss from Giving An Unwarranted Bad Job Reference Leaving one job and moving to another can be a challenge, but sometimes an opportunity presents itself and you find the job that's a fit. Imagine the frustration, then, of having...
Do you Know What Your Former Boss Will Say about You? 5 Strategies for Job Hunting
It's Fact, A Potential Employer Will Call Your Former Boss / Supervisor to Find out about You! References matter. The most important reference is that of your former boss. In fact, they may give a winning push to landing that job or they may sabotage the position for...
7 Reasons Not to Have a Friend Check Your References
The Final Phase of the Job Hunt, Your Background & References Does this scenario sound familiar? In your search for new employment, you’ve done your homework in refining your resume and presentation skills and have perhaps even “aced” an interview (or two) in...
Employment Background Checks: Inquiring Minds Want to Know
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...
(Board of Directors Resignation) Sample Resignation Letter
Leaving your job? It’s important to provide a written letter of resignation for several reasons. While your company may not have an office “written intent to resign” policy, it is just more professional and courteous to provide a formal letter of resignation. A...
Bad Resume Data Means Bad Employment Prospects
Beware Unintended Inaccuracies in Your Resume That Will Cost You the Job It is no secret that job resume fraud has been on the rise in recent years. With the economic downturn in recent years, many desperate job seekers have resorted to “embellishing” their resume...
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...
(Accountant Resignation) Sample Resignation Letter
Leaving your job? It’s important to provide a written letter of resignation for several reasons. While your company may not have an office “written intent to resign” policy, it is just more professional and courteous to provide a formal letter of resignation. A...
Bad Economy – Or Bad References?
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...
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