A job seeker’s guide to getting the best references. If you're looking for a new role, here's how to find the right person to list as a reference—and what they'll probably get asked.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Job References. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you navigate job references and land your dream role: Do’s . Do check in with references first.

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 ...

Weekday wants to change that with a hiring platform focused on referrals and references through job seekers’ social graphs. Weekday was a member of YC’s winter 2021 batch. Weekday was founded ...

Ultimately, the right references for a job application should be tailored to the position you're applying for. Take your time to choose carefully, ...

Choose references who have a strong relationship with you: Try to select references that can speak to your character, personality, and work ethic. This means looking for references who can offer ...

Typical job seekers should have three or four references, while those seeking more senior positions should consider listing five to seven, experts suggest. And be sure to list your strongest ...

Now that you’ve got your references in order, it’s time to think about a new job. We have three below that you can apply for on the House of Talent Job Board . Data Integration Platform ...

All this time later, that someone is looking for help to get a new job. A reference or an endorsement, from you. Welcome to one of the more fraught moments in modern working life: ...

Opinion. Job reference requests are a minefield: tread carefully. It’s one of the more fraught moments in modern working life: handling a request to recommend someone you never rated.

I work for a nonprofit with more than 800 employees. Salaries aren’t high, but we get a 2-to-1 match on our retirement plan contributions, which is significant.