BetterUp

AUGUST 31, 2023

Jump to section What’s a reference list? Are reference and background checks the same? Personal versus professional references What to include on a reference list 7 tips for an excellent reference list Reference list templates Look ahead to your new role

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Niagara Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

What is referent power in the workplace? How do you know if you are a referent leader?

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Zenefits

JANUARY 31, 2023

When people complete a job application, they are asked to provide references. Many people are unsure whom they should use as a reference. Should the emphasis be placed on personal or professional references? Many think professional references are more critical when searching for a job. One is a professional reference.

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BetterUp

JUNE 7, 2023

Jump to section What are character references? Should I include character references on a resume? Who can provide a character reference?

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Forbes Leadership

MAY 18, 2023

Standard procedures for most companies include requiring the candidate to supply references before the offer letter is approved and executed.

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Alison Green

APRIL 29, 2024

My terrible coworker listed me as a reference I have received a phone call from a woman in my office. She “forgot” that she put me down as a reference on her resume, and now she is applying to jobs. My gut instinct is to tell any reference calls, “I am not her manager so I can’t tell you about the quality of her work.

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Vanessa Van Edwards

MAY 31, 2023

That’s the kind of person you can become with referent power. What is Referent Power? Referent power is when others respect and admire a person, regardless of their job title or position of authority. Referent power is also built by the strength of character and a clarity of vision and purpose.

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Alison Green

JULY 25, 2022

This post, my friend won’t stop complaining about the candidates I’ve referred to her , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Instead, she’s acting as if you’ve somehow wronged her and need to be scolded about whatever she doesn’t like about the people you’ve referred. That’s bizarre.

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BetterUp

JANUARY 4, 2023

Should you include references on your resume? Choosing the right references. What information do you need for a reference? Tips and tricks for creating a reference sheet. This includes references. We’ll discuss how to list references on a resume and when to include them. Jump to section.

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Alison Green

JUNE 20, 2022

This post, updates: should I lie on my resume, offering references on me as a manager, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Offering job candidates references on me as a manager (#5 at the link). It’s a special “where are you now?” Here are four updates from past letter-writers.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2022

Choose the right people, then make sure they’re prepared.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 18, 2024

New research reveals the surprising power of “referral contagion,” where referred customers not only buy more but also refer 30-57% more new customers than others. This phenomenon, observed across industries, is driven by social factors like the perception of referring as appropriate and the tendency to befriend similar people.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 20, 2024

New research suggests that this rejection can be due to people’s lack of shared criteria or reference points when evaluating a potential innovation’s value. Previous research has found that new ideas are seen as risky and are often rejected.

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Alison Green

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

So I thought she would be happy when we decided to check references and most likely offer her the job. She offered us two personal references, both close friends. Still, we are a quickly-changing industry and it is unusual to grant an interview to someone who isn’t up on the latest developments.

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Alison Green

OCTOBER 30, 2024

My employee asked me for a reference … for a job I’m also applying to I’m a mid-level manager at a company who is happy with my job but open to other opportunities. She asked me to be a reference and I happily agreed. If they called me for a reference, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her. Will she feel lied to?

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Alison Green

MARCH 20, 2024

Some of the applicants have had negative references and we do not want to give out that information. We always tell references that their references are confidential, and we want to honor that. courtesy interviews: when colleagues pressure you to interview candidates they've referred There are various reasons for this.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

These individuals — referred to as “SuperTech” leaders — are most likely to be known as chief information officers, but they also have broad responsibility for data and technology functions, and many also have operational responsibilities within the business.

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Alison Green

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

You may also like: someone keeps farting in important client meetings company wants references from “coworkers you didn’t get along with” need help finding a job? . * If you submitted a question to me recently, please do not repost it here, as it may be in my queue to answer. start here

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Alison Green

MAY 27, 2024

When your mom is your only reference My daughter is applying for full-time jobs. The issue is that I am her reference for the job with the admin duties. When she applied for the other job, (which is suited to young college-aged people and is not a career job), she listed me as her reference. We have different last names.

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Agile42

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Before we embark on an entire blog series about something inherently ambiguous, let’s highlight the most important and common approaches to coaching: What Coaching Is: By the Book The term “coaching” frequently refers to a broad range of advisory, support, and guiding services.

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Stephen Warrilow

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This is why we refer to the art and the science of change management. Change management is about process - but it's also about people. Our philosophy is about "processes that work for people"!

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BetterUp

JULY 15, 2024

And while Aristotle was not referring to teamwork, the statement expresses the main goal of building a great team. You've likely heard the saying, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” The importance of teamwork lies in its ability to achieve far more than individuals working alone. Why is teamwork important in the workplace?

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Alison Green

MAY 19, 2024

Green, students increasingly refer to me as Mrs. Green. is used to refer to a married woman, or a woman who has been married, without a higher or honorific or professional title. should be used to refer to a woman of unknown marital status or when marital status is irrelevant. Green, or Dear Ms. And that “Ms.” Yes, absolutely.

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Alison Green

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Submitting a reference from a job not listed on your resume (because you were fired from it) My partner, Linda, was recently fired without cause after a month at a new job. Now that Linda is back in job-search mode, Tracy reached out and offered to be a reference. Is it appropriate for her to list Tracy as a reference?

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BetterUp

JUNE 14, 2024

Creative thinking refers to the ability to consider something in a new way, from a fresh perspective, or with novel ideas and solutions. It involves using one's imagination to generate original ideas, make new connections between seemingly unrelated concepts, and explore multiple possibilities.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 26, 2024

The term “glass escalator” refers to the finding that men in female-dominated occupations often experience a faster and smoother rise to the upper levels of leadership than women. Why does the male advantage persist? Systemic power dynamics and gender stereotypes are pervasive across industries.

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AIHR

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While buzzwords tend to have an expiration date, it is good to know what they refer to since they often express a genuine, underlying workplace trend. This article explores 27 HR buzzwords, providing you with a handy resource to refer to when you encounter a fancy-looking word or phrase in the HR field. Contents What are HR buzzwords?

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2024

To limit communication gaps, take notes, get clear directions, and review similar past projects for reference. Communication gaps: Working remotely limits communication to Slack messages, video meetings, or phone calls.

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AIHR

JUNE 27, 2024

These notes capture candidates’ qualifications, skills, experiences, and overall fit for open roles, providing references to aid in the decision-making process. Interview notes also present an official record for reference in case any questions or disputes arise about the hiring process.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 22, 2024

This refers to a situation where an additional layer of management is inserted between you and your current reporting line. So, your manager told you that they’ll be bringing in someone else above you. In other words, you’re getting layered. Essentially, it means that someone else is hired or promoted to a position above you.

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BetterUp

MARCH 25, 2024

Resiliency refers to your ability to respond to stress in healthy ways. Learn how you can cultivate a resilient mindset with healthy habits.

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Alison Green

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For reference, this is a general administrative position, exact questions below: How did you perform in mathematics in high school? Besides the fact that I barely remember SAT or other score results from high school or college, is this even a real way to see how someone would perform at work? Is this a red flag?

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AIHR

APRIL 14, 2023

Character reference letters 2. Simple letter of recommendation How to write an effective letter of recommendation for employees Legal considerations when providing a reference letter As an HR professional, you have most likely read and filed hundreds (or even thousands) of letters of recommendation for employees over the years.

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Alison Green

JUNE 20, 2024

About half an hour before the meeting, he said we would not be discussing the offer because they hadn’t completed my references. Why are they even setting up a meeting to make an offer when they haven’t finished your reference check? The hiring manager of this second company emailed to say he wanted to meet to discuss an offer.

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Alison Green

AUGUST 4, 2024

Should companies check references for internal transfers? You’ve spoken often about how important it is to check references , but I’m wondering about in the case of internal hires. It’s super normal not to check references for internal transfers, because you’re already a known quantity.

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

According to LinkedIn Talent Solutions , it takes, on average, 29 days to hire a candidate referred by an employee. An employee referral program is a Human Resources strategy that encourages employees to refer qualified individuals they know for open positions within the company.

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Alison Green

APRIL 18, 2024

Can I use a reference who lost their job for something bad? Selfishly, I figured that was perfect for my job search since I could use her as a reference, because my current manager is absolutely not someone I’d trust to support me during a job search. If it comes up a third time, though, that looks pretty bad.

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