I share actionable content about your job search, including advice designed to help you increase your odds of being selected to interview for the jobs you want.
Everything you ever wanted to know about reference checking (but were afraid to ask)
Hey, Reader! So happy you're here!
Today, I'm using a less fussy email template because I'm afraid my new newsletter format is causing my emails to end up in your AMSPAY OLDERFAY (and I'm afraid to even write the "S" word, for fear that doing so might cause the same result). I hope that's not the case, but I wanted to test it and see.
Now that that's out of the way, let's talk about this week's blog topic: Reference Checks. My post answers a bunch of questions: How to choose your references, what kinds of questions might your prospective employer ask of your references, and even what to do if you think your former employer might give you a bad reference. I also weigh in on the value of letters of recommendation and also LinkedIn recommendations.
Don't confuse reference checks with background checks (last week's topic) - they're related, but separate processes that need to happen before you'll receive a job offer. But if it's been a while - or this is the first time you're going through a job search - you'll want to refresh yourself on both topics so you feel prepared and comfortable with the process.
I've helped countless hiring managers through the recruiting and selection process throughout my HR career. I have checked hundreds of references. And, I've been the job seeker a number of times myself. I think this uniquely qualifies me to give you the inside scoop on matters related to your job search. Got questions? Fire away! Feel free to reply to this message.
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Thanks for reading! Till next time...
My very best,
Meg McCormick Martin, SHRM-SCP, NCOPE
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I share actionable content about your job search, including advice designed to help you increase your odds of being selected to interview for the jobs you want.
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