Rules of Reference – Part II – Candidates

by: Carmel Napolitano April 19, 2011

Back in February, I wrote about how the reference process can be best used when considering candidates. In this post, I’ll discuss how candidates can best be prepared when asked for references. Here are some of my suggested “Rules of Reference” for candidates: Always have three references ready – You want to have a variety of references available to submit, [...]

What the Hiring Managers Want in a Job Applicant

by: Nichole E October 5, 2009

As job seekers, we all know what we want in a job; what our perfect job would look like, right? Well, recruiters and hiring managers know what they like and don’t like in a job seeker. Just as job seekers have thoughts about what makes a job or career desirable, recruiters have opinions about what constitutes ideal job seekers. For starters, there is no [...]

Weathering a Bad Reference

by: Nichole E July 22, 2009

When hunting for a new job, your references often have the big say as to whether or not you get the job. While hiring managers don’t necessarily take the word of a former employer as gospel, what a former employer says may carry weight in regard to getting you the job you want. Employers and hiring managers [...]