Job references are an important part of hiring the right person, especially for remote positions. But the founders of Weekday say that more than 95% of recruiters don’t seek referrals from previous co ...

It's a good sign when a prospective employer asks you for references. It usually means you're a finalist for the job. It's often one of the last steps employers make before making the offer. How ...

(MoneyWatch) Most experienced, savvy job seekers will ask references for permission before using them. This check-in might be in the form of a quick phone call, in person or by email -- whatever is ...

(MoneyWatch) For some job applicants, a reference check is a mere formality. But in the case where the field has been narrowed down to two candidates, a strong reference can give someone the edge over ...

In today's economy, job references are even more important than they used to be. With so many people out of work, a positive job reference can really make a difference to the desperate job seeker.

In the not-so-distant past, serving as someone's job reference meant answering a few questions over the phone. Nowadays, that process is often... Do job references matter? In the not-so-distant past, ...

Months before you start thinking about changing jobs, you've got to start building your reference list. Don't wait until you're job-hunting to get your references assembled. If you're working now and ...

Job references are important for the employer and the potential employee. Employers typically use references to make hiring decisions and a lack of them can hurt your chances of getting a position. It ...

Despite how much has changed in terms of how we search for jobs (we’ve come a long way from paging through the local newspaper’s classified ads section) and the hiring process now being largely ...

At least two companies say they'll sell you references to help you get a job. Aug. 26, 2009— -- William Schmidt fabricates job references for a price. And he feels good about it. "At least I know ...