When an interviewer asks you for a list of references, are you confident about the names you hand over? Do you wonder what kind of questions they might be asked, or whether you've picked the right ...

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 ...

Job references are important for the employer and the potential employee. Employers typically use references to make hiring decisions and a lack of them can hurt your chances of getting a position. It ...

In today's working world, there is lost treasure and a lost art, and it is called providing an excellent reference. In the old days when the internet did not exist and dinosaurs walked the earth, ...

eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. Job hunters, take heed. CIO.com has a good little primer ...

Spring is nearly in the air and millions of college students are looking ahead to graduation day. If they are getting prepared for life after they walk off campus for the final time, this group of ...

When you apply for a new job, you need a polished resume, a perfected cover letter, and a list of job references who you trust to speak to a potential employer. Some employers may ask for references ...

What should I do if I don’t want to be someone’s reference? If you don’t have anything nice to say, your best bet is to avoid hurting someone’s future employment chances. A job seeker’s guide to ...