Dear J.T. & Dale: Why did a company check my references if they had no intention of hiring me? They called my reference but then rejected me. For the record, this reference is a friend and never says ...

Q: A company where I interviewed last month called me, saying they want to check my references and conduct a background check. What are my next steps? First, enjoy a minute of happiness. Most ...

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You’ve worked hard to get near your job search’s finish line. After applying for oodles of jobs, networking ad nauseam, surviving rounds of interviews for naught, finally a would-be employer says, ...

Dear J.T. & Dale: Why did a company check my references if they had no intention of hiring me? They called my reference but then rejected me. For the record, this reference is a friend and never says ...

Reference checks should be initiated for all final candidates prior to recommending a candidate for the position. Obtain several professional references for each candidate under serious consideration.