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Here’s what you need to know about reference checking
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Here’s what you need to know about reference checking

Part of the hiring process usually includes reference and background checks. These may be very superficial, or they may be pretty detailed. Many people have misconceptions about how reference checks are conducted, what a potential employer may ask, and what a former employer may say. The most common reference-checking questions are usually these….

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Reference Letter vs. Letter of Recommendation

Dear Deb: What is the difference between a reference letter and a letter of recommendation?   I want to be sure I use the correct term when asking my former manager to write a letter on my behalf.  Does it have to do with the type of job you hold?  I am an customer service representative.…

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