If somebody is willing to give you a glowing reference, can you take advantage of this earlier in the hiring process?
A good testimonial from a respected person might just elevate your application and make it stand out from other candidates.
Read MoreSome hiring managers have found reference checks to be ineffective—or even detrimental. But even though references are not a perfect means for learning about a potential candidate, the right questions can still help you build a picture of an applicant.
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