Typical job seekers should have three or four references, while those seeking more senior positions should consider listing five to seven, experts suggest. And be sure to list your strongest ...

If you're job-searching for awhile and interviewing frequently, it can seem unnecessary to reach out to your references each time you use them. But it's crucial to do it every single time.

If you're related, it's not a good reference. If you were doing accounting for your mom's dry cleaning shop, that's a real job. Absolutely list it on your resume.

Before you participate in a job interview, review your references list. Call or email everyone on your current reference list to ensure they are still willing and able to be a reference. Before a ...

Have a question? Submit it here. Question: I've been asked for a professional reference in my recent job search. My old references are outdated and don’t relate to my recent roles.

Months before you start thinking about changing jobs, you've got to start building your reference list. Don't wait until you're job-hunting to get your references assembled. If you're working now ...

Not long ago, when you were applying for jobs, references weren't given much thought. That is no longer the case. As the competition increases and employers become more stringent in ...

You have gone through the job interview process, and you’re excited about receiving a potential yes. You have discussed your experience, asked thoughtful questions, and even negotiated salary.

So instead of opening an email with “I’m going to need a reference for [job/program/etc],” go with the whole asking-about-their-bandwidth approach.

Do job references matter? In the not-so-distant past, serving as someone's job reference meant answering a few questions over the phone. Nowadays, that process is often more involved, with ...

If you're job-hunting and you've got a little mojo, add this question to your list for your next boss, just as the point when he or she is making noises about a job offer: ...