However, ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel tells PEOPLE there are extremely rare exceptions PEOPLE’s Real Tips for Real Life presents practical answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around ...

A resume is the most important tool in the job search process. In today’s competitive market, employers might receive hundreds of applications for one position. Resumes allow hiring managers to ...

Job seekers who believe the reference section of their resume isn't as important as the rest of it should think again, new research shows. A study by CareerBuilder revealed the vast majority of ...

When crafting the perfect resume, one question that often arises is whether or not to include references. As job seekers aim for positions that offer substantial salaries and long-term career growth, ...

References aren’t usually required until after an applicant has accepted a job offer. As a jobseeker, you might have to go through several rounds of interviews and assessments before even being made ...

A service member at a recent event asked whether it is a good idea for transitioning service members to provide references from their military past, and if so, who should they list? The plain and ...

Often the starting point of background check of job-seekers is reference contacts in the CV. Reason enough to select the referee with care, says Devashish Chakravarty. Ashish has cleared the job ...

It isn’t fair that honest, hard-working, quality applicants lose out on job opportunities to individuals who fake resumes and references. But they do. The reality: you can’t believe resumes. A ...