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January 6, 2015 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Should You Trust A Written Letter of Reference?

Should You Trust A Written Letter of Reference?

You just interviewed the perfect job candidate and now the only step left is to check their references. Your job candidate presents you with a list of references which includes a letter of recommendation.  Great! With letter in hand, there is no need to call this particular employer.  The letter is written on business stationary […]

Filed Under: Background Checks, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Checking References, fake job references, letters of recommendation

January 6, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Telephone References Versus Written References: Pros and Cons

Telephone References Versus Written References:  Pros and Cons

Transcript of ESBHR Podcast 13: Checking Telephone References Versus Written References Listen to the audio. It’s the first day of August as of the taping of this episode, and I’m preparing for a family reunion that we’re hosting in Massachusetts this year. I also have several house guests, including my 8 year old niece and her […]

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Checking References, hiring practices, Hiring Tips, How to check references, Human Resources Help, Interview Tips

January 6, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Four Employment Reference Checking Tips For Managers

Four Employment Reference Checking Tips For Managers

Transcript of  ESBHR Podcast 12: Employment Reference Checks- An Important Next Step Listen to the audio. Reference checking is an important part of the interviewing and hiring process, yet so many supervisors are unsure of either how to go about checking references, or why they should even take the time to check references on their job […]

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Checking References, Help with Hiring, HR Tips

August 27, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

ESBHR Podcast 14: The Best Reference Questions To Ask For Maximum Results

ESBHR Podcast 14: The Best Reference Questions To Ask For Maximum Results

In this episode, I’ll share with you a list of core reference questions that you should ask about your job candidate and why employment reference check questions are important. Watch the video  Read the Transcript

Filed Under: Podcast, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: Checking References, Finding the best candidates, Help with Hiring, Hiring Tips, HR Tips, Human Resources Help

August 27, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

ESBHR Podcast 13: Telephone References Versus Written References

ESBHR Podcast 13: Telephone References Versus Written References

Episode 13 highlights the pros and cons of using telephone references versus written references and how the information that you obtain based on each reference type can positively or negatively impact your hiring decision. Read the transcript Watch the video

Filed Under: Podcast, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: Checking References, Hiring Tips, Human Resources Help, Interview Tips

August 27, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

ESBHR Podcast 12: Employment Reference Checks- An Important Next Step

ESBHR Podcast 12: Employment Reference Checks- An Important Next Step

In Episode 12 of the Easy Small Business Employee Hiring and Managing Tips Podcast, I will discuss the key reasons why employee reference checking is an important next step.  I will also provide you with 4 reference checking tips to ensure that the reference process goes smoothly. Read the transcript Watch the video

Filed Under: Podcast, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: Checking References, Help with Hiring, HR Tips

August 11, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Four Employment Reference Checking Tips For Managers

Four Employment Reference Checking Tips For Managers

Reference checking is an important part of the interviewing and hiring process, yet so many supervisors are unsure of either how to go about checking references, or why they should even take the time to check references on their job applicants. When you have found your perfect job…

Filed Under: Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: Checking References, Help with Hiring, Hiring Tips

January 5, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Should Twitter and Facebook Be Part of Your Hiring Decision? What Do Job Seekers Think!

Should Twitter and Facebook Be Part of Your Hiring Decision? What Do Job Seekers Think!

Should you be checking the references of your potential hires using Twitter and Facebook, or the myriad of other social media outlets? This is an extremely controversial topic; especially for those looking for work or contemplating a job change. A short time ago, I shared what I thought would…

Filed Under: Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: Checking References, Employers Hiring, finding a job, Finding the best candidates, Hiring, Hiring Tips, HR Tips, Human Resources Help, Job Interview, Management Best Practices, Small business resources

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