What your former co-workers think of you could land you a job or torpedo your chances.

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 ...

At their best, good job references are your cheerleaders. The best ones can convince a hiring manager why you are the best person for the job with their glowing recommendation. But at their worst, ...

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 ...

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 ...