Tips to Make Sure Your References Close the Deal for You

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

Two years ago, if a client told me that the company they were interviewing with was getting ready to check references, I would have thought, “Great! It sounds like an offer is not far behind.” But now, with unemployment at almost 10%, the job search landscape is far different …

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The Reference Check – It’s Not Time to Celebrate Yet

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

Two years ago, if a client told me that the company they were interviewing with was getting ready to check references, I would have thought, “Great!  It sounds like an offer is not far behind.”  But now, with unemployment at 9.7%, the job search landscape is far different and more competitive …

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The Reference Check – It’s Not Time to Celebrate Yet – from the Build the Career You Deserve ezine

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

Two years ago, if a client told me that the company they were interviewing with was getting ready to check references, I would have thought, “Great!  It sounds like an offer is not far behind.”  But now, with unemployment at 8.9%, the job search …

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