In the old days of job search, and even before the internet, people sent resumes and cover letters through the mail. They bought newspapers, and there were things called “help wanted” sections. In ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about corporate governance, leadership and diversity. Recruitment 101 includes references as a core component of a ...

Employee references are the positive or negative comments about an employee’s job performance provided to a prospective employer. In most cases, a prospective employer will contact a person’s current ...

Are you still asking for references? Here’s why that doesn’t work, and what you can do that does. Have you ever provided references to an employer or potential client? At one point or another, the ...

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 ...

Want to cite sources and references in your PowerPoint presentations? This tutorial will guide you on how to cite sources in Microsoft PowerPoint. Citing your references is an important thing. While ...

Anna Lesnick is an award nominated composer and published author based in Orlando, Florida. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English: Creative Writing, both ...

EPA has scrubbed references to people’s contribution to rising temperatures from some of its climate change webpages. The agency modified sections of its website by deleting information about ...

Trade references are an essential component for lenders and business-to-business suppliers who must decide whether to extend credit to the applicant. These references are typically in addition to a ...