Q. In the “How to Deal with Rejection” career chat a few weeks ago, someone at Poynter noted the importance of having strong references and talking to your references about what they would say about ...

Reference letters come in many different shapes and forms, so don’t think that one size fits all. I’ve written in the past about how to request reference letters in different situations, be it from ...

Whether you are signing up a huge supplier, hiring an employee or thinking of making an investment, reference calls are absolutely crucial. Before I learned how to do them properly, they were purely ...

Whether or not you’re the reason it didn’t work between you and your last job, you’re gonna need a reference letter to help you land the next one. In an ideal situation, a letter of recommendation ...

Asking for professional references can feel a bit overwhelming. You want to make sure you choose the right people and ask them in a way that feels comfortable. Whether you’re reaching out to a former ...

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 ...

If a hiring manager just asked you for references—congratulations! You’re one step closer to getting your dream job. But before you officially snag the offer, you’ll need to provide a few names, one ...