A reference can make or break your chances of a new job, but employers are required to be honest when asked about former staff members. Outside of regulated financial services roles, there is no ...

(MoneyWatch) Dear Evil HR Lady, I was terminated for made-up reasons that have little to do with the real reason, which had to do with my blowing the whistle on something. I'm now looking for a new ...

Employers seeking to avoid liability often stick to dates of employment and position held when responding to reference requests. But there is a new trend in legislation offering protection to ...

It is not uncommon for employers to require potential employees to provide references from their former employers. Indeed, such references may have a significant bearing on their chances of obtaining ...

Job references can be the deciding factor between you and another finalist, yet many candidates underestimate their impact. From choosing the right people to preparing them effectively, strong ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you're interviewing for a new job, the process of reference checking often feels shrouded in mystery: People are talking ...

“I don’t know what happened to my manager after I left, but he’s not there anymore.” Sound familiar? Prospective employers want to do their homework on you. If one of the above scenarios is preventing ...