Here’s everything you need to know about job references, including how to properly present them to your future employer and who to ask.

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 ...

At least two Web sites claim to provide job applicants with fake employment references that can help them land real jobs.

Guide to Job References Guide to Job References References can be divided into two main categories by purpose: academic and professional. An academic reference is typically a formal letter of ...

When is a good time to list references? getty A resume is the most important tool in the job search process. In today’s competitive market, employers might receive hundreds of applications for ...

Job references are ‘not worth the paper they are written on’ because of controversial data protection laws, a peer said yesterday.

Another way to bounce back after a bad job reference is to ask your friends and former colleagues for help. Ask them to call and see what the reference from your former boss would be.

For example, effective January 1, 2019, California employers will be protected by an additional privilege when providing job references.

CareerBuilder says three references are appropriate for a job candidate, although it's a good idea to ask a potential employer how many references they'd like to see. Don't wait until the last minute.

As job seekers get more desperate for employment, scams arise. Websites like AlibiHQ and Careerexcuse.com are cashing in by offering fake job references.

At some point in your career, someone is likely to ask you to be a job reference.