Groucho: "Now what about references?" Chico: "You don't need any reference. I like-a your face and that-sa good enough for me." As we have discussed earlier, people who conduct interviews tend to ...

When you're interviewing for a new job, the process of reference checking often feels shrouded in mystery: People are talking about you, but you don't know exactly what they're saying or what impact ...

In the wake of high-profile news about employee bad behavior, including the #MeToo movement and workplace sexual harassment, recruiters and hiring managers are instituting or adding more rigor to ...

When you collect references on job applications, do you actually check the applicant’s references? Believe it or not, many employers don’t even use the references that they collect. And, if they do, ...

When assessing a potential new hire, have you ever had to ask yourself, "How wasn't this flagged during the reference check?" If so, you could be missing key steps when checking the candidate’s ...

Every part of the interview process can feel tenuous. For example: Here are a few thoughts I’ve had in the past, which I’m willing to bet have crossed your mind at some point, too. If I wear the wrong ...

You are ready to make an employment offer to the candidate you believe is perfect for the marketing position you have been struggling to fill. Before you make the offer, someone says, “Shouldn’t we ...

All of the résumés have been reviewed, the candidates have been interviewed, and you think you’ve got just the right person to fill that open spot at your charity. So is it time to offer the job? Not ...

(MoneyWatch) Dear Evil HR Lady, I was terminated for made-up reasons that have little to do with the real reason, which had to do with my blowing the whistle on something. I'm now looking for a new ...

Reference questions are a tremendously powerful tool that helps employers understand whether they’re bringing aboard the best candidate for the role. Reference checks are also one of the best ways for ...

When you’re interviewing for a new job, the process of reference checking often feels shrouded in mystery: People are talking about you, but you don’t know exactly what they’re saying or what impact ...