Blog Posts tagged as: references

Red Flags - Part 1: From the Employer's Point of View

Ellen, Business & Career Center, Business & Career Center

This is Part 1 of a two-part series; Part 2 will be "Red Flags from the Applicant's Point of View".

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Lying in any way. Employers want to hire people they can trust. This trust starts with your resume and cover letter, which represent you and therefore must be written by you. Plagiarism is dishonest, and as the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior, it is a bad way to try to start an employer-employee relationship. And dishonesty can absolutely get you fired. Being high maintenance/entitled…

Unrealistic Expectations During the Job Search

Ellen, Business & Career Center, Business & Career Center

Job searching can be challenging, even when unemployment is low(er), and at times can be discouraging. Having unrealistic expectations can make things even more difficult, unnecessarily. The more you understand about the hiring process, the more realistic your expectations will be, and the less frustrated you will feel. 

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Some common unrealistic expectations:  You will get a response from the employer each time you apply for a position.  Sometimes you’ll get an auto reply, but often you will hear…

Into the Details: References

Ellen, Business & Career Center, Business & Career Center

Employers can ask for references with your resume and cover letter, during an interview, or after an interview. But exactly what are they looking for when they request your references? In this post we’ll discuss do’s and don’t’s, tips for cultivating references, and how to be prepared when you are asked for them.

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You should hold on to your list of references until they are requested; have them ready, but don’t offer them proactively. Employers will usually ask for three references. Some will ask…