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A resume is the most important tool in the job search process. In today’s competitive market, employers might receive hundreds of applications for one position. Resumes allow hiring managers to ...

When crafting the perfect resume, one question that often arises is whether or not to include references. As job seekers aim for positions that offer substantial salaries and long-term career growth, ...

Your resume and cover letter may be all spiffed up, but what about your references? Employers may ask for a reference list when considering you for a job, so it needs to be in top form as well. Create ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about corporate governance, leadership and diversity. Recruitment 101 includes references as a core component of a ...

A service member at a recent event asked whether it is a good idea for transitioning service members to provide references from their military past, and if so, who should they list? The plain and ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

Your job references aren’t just warm bodies who can verify that you’re "the best employee ever, and a totally great fit for [insert job here]." If done thoughtfully, your references can help you ...

Of course everyone crafts their resume to cast themselves in the best possible light, but most people know that fabricating their responsibilities and accomplishments is a huge mistake. So what do you ...

It isn’t fair that honest, hard-working, quality applicants lose out on job opportunities to individuals who fake resumes and references. But they do. The reality: you can’t believe resumes. A ...

I've included some references with the my new resume (because that's the way I've seen it done) but I'm not sure if this is good, or I should just put 'references on request'. I'm looking for advice ...

I'm looking for work, but my resume is pretty bare. I've only worked in a few places, I'm not so sure about my references, and I'm worried what I have won't stack up against other candidates. Can I ...