by craadmin | Job Search Tips, Job Seekers, Podcasts, References
No References: Picture this. You have your LinkedIn buttoned up, your resume is ready, and you find the perfect part-time oncology gig. When you get on the call, everything is going great…until the recruiter asks about your references. And it lands with a thud....
by craadmin | Hiring Managers, Podcasts, References
How to be a Reference: Ever been asked to be a reference and felt unsure how to respond? You are not alone. Our latest roundtable podcast dives into how to be a reference, including when it is okay not to say yes. In this candid discussion, our panel shares what...
by Angela | Job Seekers, References
Professional References: One of my top recruiters just dealt with a situation where someone refused to provide professional references. And not in a nice way. She was a 20-year vet who felt her time in the industry should speak for itself. But let me ask you...
by craadmin | Job Search Tips, Job Seekers, Networking Tips, Podcasts, References
How to ask someone to be a reference: Many candidates find it extremely difficult to ask someone to be a reference. I find one of the primary reasons is that the candidate doesn’t want to bother past supervisors. After all, providing a reference can be...
by craadmin | Hiring Managers, References
Backdoor Reference Checks: What is a Backdoor Reference Check? Backdoor reference checks are also known as backchannel, informal, quiet, or deep reference checks. In contrast to a traditional reference check, backdoor checks are conducted without the candidate’s...
by Angela | Hiring Managers, References
Reference Check vs Background Check: While many companies assess whether they should conduct a reference check vs background check, I recommend that you do both. Why? Let’s discuss the differences between the two and why conducting both is important when identifying...
