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 ...

It's a good sign when a prospective employer asks you for references. It usually means you're a finalist for the job. It's often one of the last steps employers make before making the offer. How ...

Employers seeking to avoid liability often stick to dates of employment and position held when responding to reference requests. But there is a new trend in legislation offering protection to ...

Stephen J. Hirschfeld’s “The Dangers of Employment References,” in The Chronicle’s June 25 section “Legal Issues,” talks about the dangers of being sued for defamation when giving references.

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 ...

References are an important part of the hiring process. Reference checks help hiring managers better understand your skills, experience and qualifications. They help hiring managers determine if ...

When you interview an employee you may be very impressed by his resume, by the way he behaves and his past employment history. Before you jump and hire a new employee, it is vital to check his ...

Hiring the right people is important for any industry, but it is particularly crucial in fields like human services, where employees are entrusted with the care and support of vulnerable populations.

(MoneyWatch) When called for a reference, your former employer can only verify dates of employment and job title, right? Wrong. Employers can say anything they want to about a former (or current) ...