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Back-channel references, what are they and how to handle
1 Apr 2024

Back-channel references, what are they and how to handle

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am a new supervisor and recently learned that I am a final candidate for a new role at a company, that has always been my dream company. One of the interviewers said that they planned to do a … Continued

company culture, ethics, etiquette, hiring, job doc blog, job seeker, job seekers, pre-offer, references
How to respond to a professional reference request
10 Apr 2023

How to respond to a professional reference request

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I was just told that I should email my references to an employer.  I guess I am now a final candidate.  Who should I give as references?  I know my neighbor will serve as a reference, but not sure … Continued

background check, candidate tips, feedback, job doc blog, new job, references
Pattie Hunt Sinacole provides advice on resumes
19 Dec 2022

Pattie Hunt Sinacole provides advice on resumes

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I have received different advice from a number of different job coaches.  One suggested that I no longer include an objective at the top of my resume.  Another suggested that I only include a summary.  Another said that neither … Continued

candidate tips, gaining work experience, job doc blog, references, resumes, updating your resume
Tips on reference calls
15 Nov 2021

Tips on reference calls

by Madeleine Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  One of my former employees has asked that I respond to reference calls for her.  I am wondering how much of a time commitment this will be.  When I answer a reference call, what should I be prepared for? … Continued

communication, job doc blog, performance, references
Do I have to send a thank-you note?
28 Jan 2019

Do I have to send a thank-you note?

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: Should I send a thank-you note after an informational interview?  I met with one of my father’s graduate school classmates.  We met for coffee at a local coffee shop.  He gave the once-over to my resume and gave me … Continued

job doc blog, job tips, references, resumes
Professional references during a job search
19 Nov 2018

Professional references during a job search

by Ethan Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I am looking for a new job.  I think I have a pretty decent resume.  It’s been a long time since I had to look for a job.  Do companies still check references?  How do I share my references … Continued

changing jobs, job doc blog, references, resumes
An employer is contacting references, beyond reference list
5 Mar 2018

An employer is contacting references, beyond reference list

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q: I was a finalist for a Director-level role for a large international non-profit organization in New England.  I provided several professional references.  The Executive Director of the non-profit called someone NOT on my list of professional references.  Instead, he … Continued

job doc blog, job search, linkedin, networking, references
How references can help (or hurt) your candidacy
8 Jan 2018

How references can help (or hurt) your candidacy

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I have been told my references matter and can either really improve my chances of landing a new job or they can really derail a job offer.  What can I do to focus on improving my references and making … Continued

job doc blog, job search, networking, references, resumes
Concerns about “back channel” references
30 Oct 2017

Concerns about “back channel” references

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog | 0

Q:  I had a great interview with a company and they said that they are planning on calling my references.  I found out that, instead of calling references on the list that I provided, that they called others who I … Continued

job doc blog, job search, linkedin, post-interview, references
How to handle reference calls
14 Dec 2015

How to handle reference calls

by Zach Ritterbusch | posted in: Job Doc Blog, Uncategorized | 0

Q: I received a telephone call from a local company. They are asking for a reference on one of my former co-workers. I sat a few desks away from this person but I don’t know anything about their performance. I … Continued

employee referrals, etiquette at work, interviewing, job search, office issues, references

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