How to Select the Right Person as a Reference

Ah, the reference. We know it all too well. It’s on your job application and even mentioned in your resume. But technically, who should you use?

According to a piece on Recruiter, it “can be a tricky affair choosing the elite few who will give your job recommendation and you must be shrewd and calculating in order to select the perfect candidates.”

Even though you may still be in touch with former colleagues, the piece points out the best references may not come from people you frequently maintain contact with but rather, people who articulate clearly regarding your skills.

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