If you look at online forums and on social media where professors talk shop, you’ll see posts asking how to write a recommendation for a student who is good and likable but not without flaws or ...

After you've dialed in on a shortlist of contractors—whose work you admire and budget you can live with—it's time to start checking their references. Here's how to research them so you can ...

Have a question? Submit it here. Question: I've been asked for a professional reference in my recent job search. My old references are outdated and don’t relate to my recent roles. How should I ...

References are a funny tool. In my experience, few folks really know what they’re looking for when they check references. It’s a sensitive topic when to check references and the generally ...

it could be a negative reference,” he says. “As an employer gets to the end of screening process they start looking for reasons to cross someone off of their list. If they hear something that ...

Employer references can be a deal-breaker in a job ... Executive-level searches can take over a year when you look at how much vetting is involved, getting sign off from the Board and the ...

I still remember the awkward look I would get as if “How dare you ... you are an inconsiderate rude person asking for credit references. What you say, and how you ask will get you all the ...