Employers should beware of writing references for former employees who are applying to the federal government, because those references can be accessed by the person they refer to. Private sector ...

Instead of the traditionally detailed employment reference, employers are increasingly being asked to provide a letter of reference for departing employees in the form of a Certificate of Termination ...

Most employers understand the importance of checking job-related, or employment, references. But calling personal, or character, references can add real value to your mission. Calling a personal ...

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 ...