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Hi Todd,
Quick, name five people who would give you a glowing
recommendation for a new job opportunity.
Stumped?
Being prepared is half the battle. In this issue of
Innovations, we'll show you how to build the best list of
references possible.
Best regards,
PrideStaff Modesto
PrideStaff - Modesto
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Excellent References Can Be the Clincher
While many candidates prepare endlessly for interviews and
write top-notch resumes, most spend little or no time
planning their list of references.
But beware, what your references say about you can be THE
decisive factor on whether you are offered a position.
In this quick read, you'll find four tips that will help you
put together your dream reference team.
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What will employers ask your references?
Here are the top five questions
an employer may ask:
- Would you rehire this candidate?
- What was the candidate's reason for leaving the position?
- What were the responsibilities of the position the candidate
had while working at your company?
- Is this person a team player or does he or she excel by
working alone?
- Was the candidate on time and dependable?
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Just for Fun:
Check out this funny reference checking story...
When I was checking the reference of a potential sales rep,
his former manager answered the question, "Does he have any
weaknesses?" with, "Yes, he's allergic to kryptonite."
--Joel Friedman |
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