Your References Do Get Checked

I came across an interesting post on Medical Sales Recruiter today. The blogger is a recruiter and he talks about the importance of references in the job search process:

I just had a qualified candidate for pathology sales who made it through all levels of the interview process but failed to get the job. Why? The reference that he listed on his application was very negative. As the HR person said…”what a shame, I wonder why he would include that person on his reference?”

What a shame indeed. Check out the post for tips on how to make sure your references help rather than hurt.

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[Peggy McKee]

Louise,
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