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Some people have suggested that employment references are now useless.

The reasons include:

1. Employers have a “no reference” policy.

The reasons include:

1. Employers have a “no reference” policy.

2. Many employers don’t want to go on the record for past employees.

The reasons include:

1. Employers have a “no reference” policy.

2. Many employers don’t want to go on the record for past employees.

3. References are just people hand picked to say nice things.

However, for many companies, references are still very important.

The reasons include:

1. Simply having someone willing to speak on your behalf goes a long way.

The reasons include:

1. Simply having someone willing to speak on your behalf goes a long way.

2. A reference from a Manager, Director, or VP carries a lot of weight.

The reasons include:

1. Simply having someone willing to speak on your behalf goes a long way.

2. A reference from a Manager, Director, or VP carries a lot of weight.

3. A reference who is knowledgeable about your work is very insightful.

So, choose your references carefully and be sure to “credentialize” them.

Include the following:

• Name

• Title

• Contact information

• Relationship to you

• Other relevant information

Also, notify your references that they may get a call and from whom.

Finally, don’t give yourself a bad reference. Make sure your social media accounts are G-rated or set on private.

Far from irrelevant, done right, references tell prospective employers a lot about you.

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