Dear J.T. & DALE: I have a question about getting references. I’ve worked for many years in the same small company. Our employee handbook states that no one is to give out references. The owner has ...

Q: I have been working at a newspaper for three years, and it’s my first job out of college. I recently decided it’s time to make a move and have been starting to look at new jobs. While I feel ...

Reference checks should be initiated for all final candidates prior to recommending a candidate for the position. Obtain several professional references for each candidate under serious consideration.

Help your references help you. Reference checks can confirm or deny the value of a job seeker to a potential employer. They can be the difference maker in employment. When it comes to references, do ...

Here’s a roundup of answers to five questions from readers. 1. My mentor doesn’t want to be a reference for me I am planning to apply for a couple of positions and recently contacted a former ...

References can be divided into two main categories by purpose: academic and professional. An academic reference is typically a formal letter of recommendation for an academic job, a scholarship, or a ...