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How to Make Sure You Sail Through a Reference Check

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You’re in the throes of your job search, and things are looking up—with any luck, the recruiter will call soon to ask for your references. References are important, and definitely not a throwaway step to be considered last-minute. In fact, you shouldn’t only be nurturing your network of references when you’re seeking a job. Remember,

How To Choose And Use Employment References Wisely

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Many jobseekers think about their references only when they are in the offer stage.  But the proactive jobseeker uses references as a marketing tool.  The right references can push an average finalist to frontrunner.  Furthermore, even the happily content employee should be proactive and have a list of references ready for three purposes: in this