For the Media

Media Quotes

• ABC News, Yahoo! Finance – Negotiating a Professional Reference
• Career Journal – Find Out What References are Really Saying About You
• Central Valley Business Times – Chances are one of your references sabotaged you
• CNN Money / Fortune Magazine – Ask Annie … My old boss is badmouthing me!
• Fast Company – How To Keep A Bad Reference From Ruining Your Career
• Fortune Magazine – Will your references sabotage your job hunt?
• Salt Lake Tribune – Business Insight: Ex-boss might be key to your next job
• Worchester Business Journal – Reference Check

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Stories

• Career Sabotage: The Influence of a Past Employer
• Five Golden Rules Of Job Reference Etiquette
• Handling Illegal Interview Questions
• Manage Your References – And Your Job Prospects – With These 10 Simple Steps
• Resumes Win Interviews, But References Win Job Offers
• Seven Deadly Myths of Job References

Press Releases

2022

• 5 Assumptions That May Cost You The Job Even In The Best Of Times (October 19, 2022)
• 4 Reasons an Innovative Reference List Will Ensure You Stand Out From Other Applicants (July 13, 2022)
• Old-Fashioned Etiquette Modernized for Job Seekers (June 21, 2022)
• 5 Reasons Besieged Corporate Teams Seek Reference Checking Relief (April 22, 2022)
• 10 Skills Now Critiqued by Potential New Employers Who Want to Assess an Employee’s Ability to Work Remotely (April 8, 2022)
• Bad Bosses, Corporate Policy Not Honored, Job Reference Negativity (April 5, 2022)
• Implausible Things Former Bosses Say When Called For A Reference (March 30, 2022)
• Ensure That You are the Master of Your Financial Destiny With Job Raises & Promotions (February 28, 2022)
• 5 Critical Job Reference Etiquette Rules (February 28, 2022)
• The Art of Writing a Resignation Letter – For Leaving on Good or Bad Terms (February 25, 2022)
• The Job Market Is Great – Why Aren’t You Getting Hired? (February 1, 2022)

2021

• Are You A Victim of Employer Incompetence? (March 28, 2021)
• Over 52 Percent of Company Employees Do Not Honor “Neutral Reference” Policy (February 23, 2021)
• Five Reference Checking Myths That Can Cost You The Job In 2021 (January 19, 2021)

2020

• 6 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Professional References (July 27,2020)
• The Top 5 Challenges Of The Video Job Interview (June 24, 2020)
• “No Reference” Policy Is Frequently Not Followed By Employers (April 27.2020)
• Open For Business – Job Seeker Help (April 23, 2020)
• Your Boss Says “You Write Your Own Reference Letter, I’ll Sign It.” (March 19, 2020)

2019

• Holiday Card Etiquette With The Boss and Colleagues In Mind (December 10, 2019)
• The 4 Best Ways To Cultivate a Positive Job Reference (December 3, 2019)
• 4 Reasons Why Whistleblowing Can Be Deadly To Your Career Prospects (October 3, 2019)
• A Professor Who Has Reviewed Thousands of Job References Says Former Bosses Do Not Honor Corporate Policy (June 27, 2019)
• Resumes Win Interviews, But References Win Job Offers (April 13, 2019)
• 5 Proven Strategies For Your 2019 Job Hunt (February 20, 2019)
• 4 Key Employment Trends To Watch In 2019 (January 02, 2019)

2018

• Holiday Card Etiquette In The Business World (December 6, 2018)
• Are Your Potential Employers Calling an Unwanted Reference? (September 13, 2018)
• The 5 Fundamental Rules of Job Reference Etiquette (June 27, 2018)
• Don’t Overlook Your Supervisor as Your Key Reference (June 6, 2018)
• What Happens When A Former Employer Does Not Honor Reference-Giving Policies – Do You Know What Your Former Boss Will Say About You? (May 15, 2018)
• 6 Job Reference Misconceptions That Can Damage Your Career(March 1, 2018)
• How An Aging Workforce, Workplace Bullying, and Professional Training and Development Will Affect the Employment Landscape in 2018 (January 18, 2018)

2017

• You’ve Been Sexually Harassed: What Happens to Your Job Prospects and References If You’re Not Famous? (December 13, 2017)
• Should I Send My Boss A Holiday Card? (December 5, 2017)
• 5 Steps to Speed Up Your Job Prospects Before Thanksgiving (November 16, 2017)
• Do Your Employment References Really “Have Your Back?” (November 1, 2017)
• 5 Reference Checking Myths That Will Derail Your Job Seeking Efforts (September 29. 2017)
• The Dangers of Having a Friend or Relative Check Your References (August 8,2017)
• 6 Lethal Job Reference Myths (May 23, 2o17)
• Did They Really Just Say That? Actual Responses From Former Employers During a Reference Check (March 28, 2017)
• 8 Reasons Former Bosses Do Not Honor Company Policy Regarding References (February 20, 2017)
• 6 Noteworthy Trends to Watch If Careers & Work Life Balance Resonate with Your Readers (January 11, 2017)

2016

• Champion Yourself for That Job Promotion You Deserve – Increasing Your Lifetime Earnings Could Mean Millions More in Your Bank Account by Retirement (November 30, 2016)
• Workplace Bullying: New Tools to Deal with Intimidation or Harassment at Work (November 2, 2016)
• Your Rights: Understanding Who To Select As a Professional Reference, and What They Can Say About You (October 17, 2016)
• Perfect Fit for a New Job? 4 Interviews Later, Why They Stop Communicating with You (September 13, 2016)
• Walked Off The Job?  The Nightmare of Getting a Job, Then Losing It (August 25, 2016)
• Your Resignation Letter- What if You’re Leaving on Bad Terms? (July 20, 2016)
• Your Reference List is the New “Power Resume (July 12, 2016)
• The Five Golden Rules of Job Reference Etiquette (June 9, 2016)
• My Reference Said WHAT? (May 4, 2016)
• Don’t Need to Check Your Own References? Better Think Again (April 13, 2016)
• Stop Bullying and Bad References With a Powerful Cease & Desist Letter (March 17, 2016)
• Are You Betting On the Wrong Job References? (March 16, 2016)
• Inquiring Minds: 5 Things Your New Employer CAN Find Out About You (February 11, 2016)
• 7 Reasons Why Former Bosses Give Bad References to Former Employees (January 5, 2016)

2015

• 4 Powerful Trends That Will Help Define the Workplace Environment 2016 & Beyond (December 15, 2015)
• Will Sending A Holiday Greeting to Your Boss Guarantee Long Term a “Good” Reference? (December 8, 2015)
• How to Obtain a Reference from a Negative Employer (November 10, 2015)
• Do Your References Truly “Have Your Back?” (September 30, 2015)
• 5 Things to Check Off the Your Job Search To-Do List Before Submitting Your Resume (September 15, 2015)
• Don’t Be Walked Off Your New Job When Your References or Background Check Fails to Pass Muster (July 21, 2015)
• Presenting a Wisely Chosen List of Employment References is Crucial – 5 Alternative References to a Bad Boss (June 2, 2015)
• I Thought They Weren’t Allowed To Say That? Actual Quotes From Former Employers (May 14, 2015)
• Five Reference Checking Myths That Can Cost You The Job(April 23, 2015)
• 3 Steps to Master the Interview Process & Receive That Job Offer (April 7, 2015)
• How To Stop A Bully or Former Boss from Giving An Unwarranted Bad Job Reference (March 5, 2015)
• Five Critical Reference Trends for 2015: Advice From HR Professionals (January 7, 2015)

2014

• Do Holiday Greetings Endear You to the Boss, Former Boss & Colleagues? (December 2, 2014)
• 5 Strategies for 2015 Job Hunting (November 19, 2014)
• 7 Reasons Not To Have a Friend Check Your References(September 18, 2014)
• 5 Reference-Related Trends Stand Out in 2014 (July 1, 2014)
• Employment Background Checks: Inquiring Minds Want to Know (June 5, 2014)
• Bad Resume Data Means Bad Employment Prospects (May 14, 2014)
• Former Employees Take Steps to Combat Negative Employment References (April 8, 2014)
• Be Sure a Key Job Reference Isn’t Your “Weakest Link”(March 5, 2014)
• Cease & Desist Letter is a Proven Tool to Counteract Bad Job References (February 6, 2014)

2013

• Allison & Taylor Reveals 11 Game Changing Job Hunting Trends for 2014 (December 26, 2013)
• For the Boss: Handwritten Holiday Card, or E-Card?(December 12, 2013)
• Did They Really Say That? Negative References Can Ruin Your Chance at a New Job (November 12, 2013)
• Survey Says: Intensify Your Job Search Now, Before Hiring Slows (September 4, 2013)
• A Bad Boss Often Makes for a Negative Employment Reference (August 22, 2013)
• 5 Simple (Yet Crucial) Steps to Manage Your References(July 15, 2013)
• Bad Boss – Bad Reference? (June 12, 2013)
• Job Seekers Mistakenly Believe Their Former Employer Can’t Bad-Mouth Them (May 14, 2013)
• Workplace Bullying: How to Deal with Intimidation or Harassment at Work (March 29, 2013)
• Bad References: What To Do When They’re Not Illegal(March 15, 2013)
• 2013’s Top 6 Emerging Workplace Trends for Your Employment-Seeking Readers (January 8, 2013)

2012

• Christmas Card Etiquette For Your Workplace Management Team (November 20, 2012)
• 5 Steps to Make Your References a Powerful Asset on Your Behalf (October 16. 2012)
• Modernize Your Employment References: An Essential New Tool For Employment Seekers (June 28, 2012)
• New Trend Emerges for Submitting Your Job Reference List to Potential Employers (May 15, 2012)
• What You Need to Know When A Potential Employer Calls Your Reference (April 30, 2012)
• Unacceptable Employment Scenarios and What To Do If They Occur (April 10, 2012)
• 5 Tips To Creating A World-Class Employment Reference List(March 20, 2012)
• 5 Steps to Manage your Job References in the Social Media Age (February 7, 2012)
• The Top 7 Trends for Job References in 2012 (January 5, 2012)

2011

• Christmas Card Etiquette & Your Boss (December 2, 2011)
• 5 Proactive Steps to Take When You Know Your Employment Reference is Negative (October 25, 2011)
• The “Cease & Desist Letter”: A Proven Tool for Dealing With Intimidation and Harassment in the Workplace and Beyond(October 18, 2011)
• Spell Out Reference Details in Your Separation Agreement(September 20, 2011)
• How a Cease & Desist Letter Saved A Career (August 9, 2011)
• What To Do When Company Reference Policy Is Not Honored (July 27, 2011)
• Will Your Former Boss Sabotage Your Next Career? (June 28, 2011)
• Good Prospects – Bad References? (May 24, 2011)
• What is Your Former Employer Saying About You? (May 10, 2011)
• Having a Friend Check Your References…Is It A Good Idea?(April 1, 2011)
• Former Job References Who Over Share Information and Cost you the Job Offer (March 1, 2011)
• Negotiating A Professional Reference: Of Critical Importance to Job-Seekers (February 3, 2011)
• Five Rules to Make Your Professional Employment Reference an Asset (January 7, 2011)

2010

• Top 5 Reasons Your Readers Should Have Their References Checked (December 28, 2010)
• Should You Send Your Boss (Or Former Boss) A Holiday Card? (November 30, 2010)
• Cease & Desist: Your Weapon Against Negative Job References (November 9, 2010)
• Workplace Bullying: Don’t Let it Destroy Your Current (and Future) Employment (October 28, 2010)
• Does Your Resume Make You Look Old? (October 12, 2010)
• They Can’t Say That, Can They? (October 5, 2010)
• What Will A Past Employer Tell A Prospective Employer?(September 23, 2010)
• What Information Can a Former Employer Legally Provide?(August 17, 2010)
• 7 Reasons Not To Have a Friend Check Your References(July 29, 2010)
• Good News for Bad References – How to Neutralize Negative Input (July 13, 2010)
• Career Sabotage: Negative Influence from a Past Employer(April 27, 2010)
• Negotiating a Professional Reference is Just as Important as Severance Package (January 21, 2010)
• Client Offer for Background Checking Service (January 21, 2010)
• What Will a Professional Background Check Tell an Employer About You? (January 14, 2010)

2009

• Job Seekers Beware: Employers Frequently Break Reference Policies (November 25, 2009)
• Job Reference Etiquette (October 27, 2009)
• Complimentary Reference Check (October 1, 2009)
• What Are Your References Saying? (June 11, 2009)
• What Is the Next Step If Your Job References Are Negative?(June 9, 2009)
• Do You Know What Your Former Boss Will Say About You?(June 4, 2009)
• Professional Reference Checking Can Spell the Difference in Landing a New Position or Losing Out in Tough Times (March 31, 2009)