While the US specifically prohibits discrimination based on religion, having fewer references to religious ... any overt statements of religion in a resume resulted in 29% fewer email responses ...

It isn’t fair that honest, hard-working, quality applicants lose out on job opportunities to individuals who fake resumes and references. But they do. The reality: you can’t believe resumes.

So what do you if you’re asked to give a reference for someone whose resume doesn’t reflect their work? Career expert Alison Green (aka Ask A Manager) helps this reader in an uncomfortable ...

Job seekers who believe the reference section of their resume isn't as important as the rest of it should think again, new research shows. A study by CareerBuilder revealed the vast majority of ...

But don’t fret if you only have one to two references. Most employers will understand if you’re just starting out. You don’t. Because resumes are typically only one page, cramming your list ...

If done thoughtfully, your references can help you create a specific “hire me because I have these skills” narrative, or support the one you’ve set up in your cover letter, resume ...

One key component to continue to be more prepared for this transition is the resume and references. You've spent years building a career within the military, which is highly respected, but what if ...

In his companies based in Atlanta, he can tweak, overhaul or create out of whole cloth your resume and list of references. But the key is what follows. When prospective employers check on the ...

Here are a few ways job references are important. When everyone is trying to pad their resume with skills and experience, it can be difficult to whittle down candidates. “References can help a hiring ...