Asking for professional references can feel a bit overwhelming. You want to make sure you choose the right people and ask them in a way that feels comfortable. Whether you’re reaching out to a former ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

For more tips like the ones below, read ZipRecruiter CEO Ian Siegel’s new book, Get Hired Now! You can buy it here. One of the last steps involved with interviewing for a job is having a potential ...

During your job search you’ll more than likely come across situations where you have to provide references to back up your application for a vacancy. Depending on the role, these may be former ...

References are a crucial part of any good resume. Keep in mind that if a job opening asks for a letter of recommendation, they’re asking for more than a reference. Letters of recommendation are ...