Authors in biomedical journals frequently describe cited evidence as "recent," yet the actual age of the references behind ...

When you're called on as a reference for a former employee, it's important to note what you legally can and cannot say during your conversation. Misinformation about what you can say can cause legal ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. A job candidate may ace the interview, but that ...

Trade references are an essential component for lenders and business-to-business suppliers who must decide whether to extend credit to the applicant. These references are typically in addition to a ...

Employee references are the positive or negative comments about an employee’s job performance provided to a prospective employer. In most cases, a prospective employer will contact a person’s current ...

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When you’re gunning for a new job, there’s a good chance that you’ll spend hours poring over every bullet point on your résumé, and spend even more time writing and rewriting your cover letter. But ...

In the old days of job search, and even before the internet, people sent resumes and cover letters through the mail. They bought newspapers, and there were things called “help wanted” sections. In ...

It is important to work with the applicant to ensure the personal statement and reference are not repetitions of each other and meet their own objectives. The personal statement should address the ...

It is your responsibility to nominate suitable referees who will be willing to provide a reference in support of your application, and to ensure that we receive a reference from each of the referees ...

While most companies believe reference checks are outdated, many still rely on them to make the final determination of whether they’ll extend an offer or move on to alternative candidates. A recent ...