Comments on: Tips to Make Sure Your References Close the Deal for You http://www.careerattraction.com/dont-crack-the-champagne-just-yet-tips-to-make-sure-your-references-close-the-deal-for-you/ Start Attracting Opportunities Instead of Chasing Jobs Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:30:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Work, And You May Get A Nice Thing « Verbiage & Flotsam http://www.careerattraction.com/dont-crack-the-champagne-just-yet-tips-to-make-sure-your-references-close-the-deal-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-11027 Work, And You May Get A Nice Thing « Verbiage & Flotsam Sun, 24 Oct 2010 14:01:59 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=4739#comment-11027 [...] + Prepare, prepare, prepare; make sure your referees are working for you. [...] [...] + Prepare, prepare, prepare; make sure your referees are working for you. [...]

]]> By: Question of the Week: Should I list a reference I haven't spoke to? | Career Attraction http://www.careerattraction.com/dont-crack-the-champagne-just-yet-tips-to-make-sure-your-references-close-the-deal-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-7680 Question of the Week: Should I list a reference I haven't spoke to? | Career Attraction Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:40:13 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=4739#comment-7680 [...] If you haven’t already done so, check out this blog of mine on managing references to help you close the deal. [...] [...] If you haven’t already done so, check out this blog of mine on managing references to help you close the deal. [...]

]]> By: Karel Goodwin http://www.careerattraction.com/dont-crack-the-champagne-just-yet-tips-to-make-sure-your-references-close-the-deal-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-7226 Karel Goodwin Thu, 20 May 2010 21:08:26 +0000 http://www.careerattraction.com/?p=4739#comment-7226 Kevin, Can I ask a question? When I apply for jobs at my last company (which is where I want to work), I include two reference letters from a former supervisor and a former internal customer. I also point the recruiter/manager to my LinkedIn profile, where several more recommendations are posted, in my cover letter and on my resume. I call or email my references to let them know for what jobs I have applied. Plus, I am connected in LinkedIn to several recruiters at my former company and when I apply for jobs within their business unit, I email the recruiter and let them know I have applied. Have I covered all the bases and done the best I can do to make myself stand out? Kevin,

Can I ask a question? When I apply for jobs at my last company (which is where I want to work), I include two reference letters from a former supervisor and a former internal customer. I also point the recruiter/manager to my LinkedIn profile, where several more recommendations are posted, in my cover letter and on my resume. I call or email my references to let them know for what jobs I have applied. Plus, I am connected in LinkedIn to several recruiters at my former company and when I apply for jobs within their business unit, I email the recruiter and let them know I have applied. Have I covered all the bases and done the best I can do to make myself stand out?

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