When asked to provide references during a job search, it's essential to approach the right people and make your request thoughtful and professional.

The recruitment tables have turned, with job seekers asking companies to provide references as evidence they are a good employer to work for.

Thank them for their time in advance. Do choose your references wisely. What your references say to the hiring manager can make or break your job search.

The recruitment tables have turned, with job seekers asking companies to provide references as evidence they are a good employer to work for.

In my course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, students frequently ask case guests: What is the most important thing you do as a leader? The response is always the same: hiring and ...