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Press Releases
2018
- Are Your Potential Employers Calling an Unwanted Reference? (September 13, 2018)
- The 5 Fundamental Rules of Job Reference Etiquette (June 27, 2018)
- Don’t Overlook Your Supervisor as Your Key Reference (June 6, 2018)
- What Happens When A Former Employer Does Not Honor Reference-Giving Policies – Do You Know What Your Former Boss Will Say About You? (May 15, 2018)
- 6 Job Reference Misconceptions That Can Damage Your Career(March 1, 2018)
- How An Aging Workforce, Workplace Bullying, and Professional Training and Development Will Affect the Employment Landscape in 2018 (January 18, 2018)
2017
- You’ve Been Sexually Harassed: What Happens to Your Job Prospects and References If You’re Not Famous? (December 13,2017)
- Should I Send My Boss A Holiday Card? (December 5, 2017)
- 5 Steps to Speed Up Your Job Prospects Before Thanksgiving (November 16, 2017)
- Do Your Employment References Really “Have Your Back?” (November 1, 2017)
- 5 Reference Checking Myths That Will Derail Your Job Seeking Efforts (September 29. 2017)
- The Dangers of Having a Friend or Relative Check Your References (August 8,2017)
- 6 Lethal Job Reference Myths (May 23, 2o17)
- Did They Really Just Say That? Actual Responses From Former Employers During a Reference Check (March 28, 2017)
- 8 Reasons Former Bosses Do Not Honor Company Policy Regarding References (February 20, 2017)
- 6 Noteworthy Trends to Watch If Careers & Work Life Balance Resonate with Your Readers (January 11, 2017)
2016
- Champion Yourself for That Job Promotion You Deserve – Increasing Your Lifetime Earnings Could Mean Millions More in Your Bank Account by Retirement (November 30, 2016)
- Workplace Bullying: New Tools to Deal with Intimidation or Harassment at Work (November 2, 2016)
- Your Rights: Understanding Who To Select As a Professional Reference, and What They Can Say About You (October 17, 2016)
- Perfect Fit for a New Job? 4 Interviews Later, Why They Stop Communicating with You (September 13, 2016)
- Walked Off The Job? The Nightmare of Getting a Job, Then Losing It (August 25, 2016)
- Your Resignation Letter- What if You’re Leaving on Bad Terms? (July 20, 2016)
- Your Reference List is the New “Power Resume (July 12, 2016)
- The Five Golden Rules of Job Reference Etiquette (June 9, 2016)
- My Reference Said WHAT? (May 4, 2016)
- Don’t Need to Check Your Own References? Better Think Again (April 13, 2016)
- Stop Bullying and Bad References With a Powerful Cease & Desist Letter (March 17, 2016)
- Are You Betting On the Wrong Job References? (March 16, 2016)
- Inquiring Minds: 5 Things Your New Employer CAN Find Out About You (February 11, 2016)
- 7 Reasons Why Former Bosses Give Bad References to Former Employees (January 5, 2016)
2015
- 4 Powerful Trends That Will Help Define the Workplace Environment 2016 & Beyond (December 15, 2015)
- Will Sending A Holiday Greeting to Your Boss Guarantee Long Term a “Good” Reference? (December 8, 2015)
- How to Obtain a Reference from a Negative Employer (November 10, 2015)
- Do Your References Truly “Have Your Back?” (September 30, 2015)
- 5 Things to Check Off the Your Job Search To-Do List Before Submitting Your Resume (September 15, 2015)
- Don’t Be Walked Off Your New Job When Your References or Background Check Fails to Pass Muster (July 21, 2015)
- Presenting a Wisely Chosen List of Employment References is Crucial – 5 Alternative References to a Bad Boss (June 2, 2015)
- I Thought They Weren’t Allowed To Say That? Actual Quotes From Former Employers (May 14, 2015)
- Five Reference Checking Myths That Can Cost You The Job(April 23, 2015)
- 3 Steps to Master the Interview Process & Receive That Job Offer (April 7, 2015)
- How To Stop A Bully or Former Boss from Giving An Unwarranted Bad Job Reference (March 5, 2015)
- Five Critical Reference Trends for 2015: Advice From HR Professionals (January 7, 2015)
2014
- Do Holiday Greetings Endear You to the Boss, Former Boss & Colleagues? (December 2, 2014)
- 5 Strategies for 2015 Job Hunting (November 19, 2014)
- 7 Reasons Not To Have a Friend Check Your References(September 18, 2014)
- 5 Reference-Related Trends Stand Out in 2014 (July 1, 2014)
- Employment Background Checks: Inquiring Minds Want to Know (June 5, 2014)
- Bad Resume Data Means Bad Employment Prospects (May 14, 2014)
- Former Employees Take Steps to Combat Negative Employment References (April 8, 2014)
- Be Sure a Key Job Reference Isn’t Your “Weakest Link”(March 5, 2014)
- Cease & Desist Letter is a Proven Tool to Counteract Bad Job References (February 6, 2014)
2013
- Allison & Taylor Reveals 11 Game Changing Job Hunting Trends for 2014 (December 26, 2013)
- For the Boss: Handwritten Holiday Card, or E-Card?(December 12, 2013)
- Did They Really Say That? Negative References Can Ruin Your Chance at a New Job (November 12, 2013)
- Survey Says: Intensify Your Job Search Now, Before Hiring Slows (September 4, 2013)
- A Bad Boss Often Makes for a Negative Employment Reference (August 22, 2013)
- 5 Simple (Yet Crucial) Steps to Manage Your References(July 15, 2013)
- Bad Boss – Bad Reference? (June 12, 2013)
- Job Seekers Mistakenly Believe Their Former Employer Can’t Bad-Mouth Them (May 14, 2013)
- Workplace Bullying: How to Deal with Intimidation or Harassment at Work (March 29, 2013)
- Bad References: What To Do When They’re Not Illegal(March 15, 2013)
- 2013’s Top 6 Emerging Workplace Trends for Your Employment-Seeking Readers (January 8, 2013)
2012
- Christmas Card Etiquette For Your Workplace Management Team (November 20, 2012)
- 5 Steps to Make Your References a Powerful Asset on Your Behalf (October 16. 2012)
- Modernize Your Employment References: An Essential New Tool For Employment Seekers (June 28, 2012)
- New Trend Emerges for Submitting Your Job Reference List to Potential Employers (May 15, 2012)
- What You Need to Know When A Potential Employer Calls Your Reference (April 30, 2012)
- Unacceptable Employment Scenarios and What To Do If They Occur (April 10, 2012)
- 5 Tips To Creating A World-Class Employment Reference List(March 20, 2012)
- 5 Steps to Manage your Job References in the Social Media Age (February 7, 2012)
- The Top 7 Trends for Job References in 2012 (January 5, 2012)
2011
- Christmas Card Etiquette & Your Boss (December 2, 2011)
- 5 Proactive Steps to Take When You Know Your Employment Reference is Negative (October 25, 2011)
- The “Cease & Desist Letter”: A Proven Tool for Dealing With Intimidation and Harassment in the Workplace and Beyond(October 18, 2011)
- Spell Out Reference Details in Your Separation Agreement(September 20, 2011)
- How a Cease & Desist Letter Saved A Career (August 9, 2011)
- What To Do When Company Reference Policy Is Not Honored (July 27, 2011)
- Will Your Former Boss Sabotage Your Next Career? (June 28, 2011)
- Good Prospects – Bad References? (May 24, 2011)
- What is Your Former Employer Saying About You? (May 10, 2011)
- Having a Friend Check Your References…Is It A Good Idea?(April 1, 2011)
- Former Job References Who Over Share Information and Cost you the Job Offer (March 1, 2011)
- Negotiating A Professional Reference: Of Critical Importance to Job-Seekers (February 3, 2011)
- Five Rules to Make Your Professional Employment Reference an Asset (January 7, 2011)
2010
- Top 5 Reasons Your Readers Should Have Their References Checked (December 28, 2010)
- Should You Send Your Boss (Or Former Boss) A Holiday Card? (November 30, 2010)
- Cease & Desist: Your Weapon Against Negative Job References (November 9, 2010)
- Workplace Bullying: Don’t Let it Destroy Your Current (and Future) Employment (October 28, 2010)
- Does Your Resume Make You Look Old? (October 12, 2010)
- They Can’t Say That, Can They? (October 5, 2010)
- What Will A Past Employer Tell A Prospective Employer?(September 23, 2010)
- What Information Can a Former Employer Legally Provide?(August 17, 2010)
- 7 Reasons Not To Have a Friend Check Your References(July 29, 2010)
- Good News for Bad References – How to Neutralize Negative Input (July 13, 2010)
- Career Sabotage: Negative Influence from a Past Employer(April 27, 2010)
- Negotiating a Professional Reference is Just as Important as Severance Package (January 21, 2010)
- Client Offer for Background Checking Service (January 21, 2010)
- What Will a Professional Background Check Tell an Employer About You? (January 14, 2010)
2009
- Job Seekers Beware: Employers Frequently Break Reference Policies (November 25, 2009)
- Job Reference Etiquette (October 27, 2009)
- Complimentary Reference Check (October 1, 2009)
- What Are Your References Saying? (June 11, 2009)
- What Is the Next Step If Your Job References Are Negative?(June 9, 2009)
- Do You Know What Your Former Boss Will Say About You?(June 4, 2009)
- Professional Reference Checking Can Spell the Difference in Landing a New Position or Losing Out in Tough Times (March 31, 2009)
Media Quotes
- ABC News, Yahoo! Finance – Negotiating a Professional Reference
- Career Journal – Find Out What References are Really Saying About You
- Central Valley Business Times – Chances are one of your references sabotaged you
- CNN Money / Fortune Magazine – Ask Annie … My old boss is badmouthing me!
- Fast Company – How To Keep A Bad Reference From Ruining Your Career
- Fortune Magazine – Will your references sabotage your job hunt?
- Salt Lake Tribune – Business Insight: Ex-boss might be key to your next job
- Worchester Business Journal – Reference Check
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