The Complete Guide to Employment References

What Every Job Seeker Must Know Before Choosing a Professional Reference

Did you know that 1/3 of all job candidates are removed from consideration after a reference check?

Your reference choices are more than a formality. They can make or break a job offer.

Get instant access to:

  • What most candidates get wrong when they choose references (and how to make a better choice)
  • The 5 key things to consider when selecting references (hint: your references should be your BEST advocates)
  • Special situations when it’s okay to include a personal reference (and what to do if you don’t have ANY references)
  • How to find out if you have a “negative reference” (and what to do to fix it)
  • Scripts for how to ask someone to be a reference (plus tips on WHEN to ask them)
  • How to judge whether someone will be a good reference for you (or would hurt your chances of being hired!)
  • How to use LinkedIn as a digital reference (and how to make your social media a positive influence on the hiring decision)
  • Dos and don’ts of listing your references (including formatting instructions)
  • How to prepare your references to give positive responses (and avoid answers that hurt your chances of being hired)
  • Legal implications of references (and dispelling of common myths)
  • How to build good-will with your references after you land your new job (beyond just a thank-you note)

+ BONUSES:

  • HOW TO ASK PEOPLE TO BE A REFERENCE FOR YOU
  • HOW TO REQUEST RECOMMENDATIONS ON LINKEDIN
  • LIST OF GREAT POTENTIAL REFERENCES

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