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Is it a Red Flag that an Interviewer Back-Channeled Me?

  • On September 6, 2019
I enjoyed this Inc. Q&A column about an interviewer back-channeling an interviewee. The question was whether a prospective employer’s contacting someone not offered as a reference is a common practice or a red flag. The answer according to the columnist is it’s common practice. I agree; I see it all the time. Inc. explained “off-list […]
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Networking, Process, Reference

The One Surprising Thing that Can Derail Your Application

  • On December 8, 2018
I have seen employers accept blemishes on an applicant’s records like an ancient DUI or bad credit if the applicant is otherwise on-point. But the one thing that derails the application is a bad reputation. When a candidate looks good on paper, the hiring manager will often turn to LinkedIn to check that the person’s […]
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Offer, Process, Reference

What’s the Deal with Reference Checks?

  • On May 22, 2016
The one portion of the recruiting process that employers make easy for you is reference checks. Employers ask you to choose three people in your life to say great things about you, so don’t mess this portion up! Pick at least one recent manager. The others can be clients or peers. If employers want more than […]
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