• Do job references matter?

  • Dec 17 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
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Do job references matter?

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  • In the not-so-distant past, serving as someone's job reference meant answering a few questions over the phone. Nowadays, that process is often more involved, with prospective employers asking references for written responses or to fill out a form online. What's behind this shift? On today's show, we check in on reference checks, and ask whether they still matter.

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