A reference can make or break your chances of a new job, but employers are required to be honest when asked about former staff members. Outside of regulated financial services roles, there is no ...

(MoneyWatch) Dear Evil HR Lady, I was terminated for made-up reasons that have little to do with the real reason, which had to do with my blowing the whistle on something. I'm now looking for a new ...

When you're called on as a reference for a former employee, it's important to note what you legally can and cannot say during your conversation. Misinformation about what you can say can cause legal ...

(MoneyWatch) Dear Evil HR Lady, Let's suppose an employer ask you to resign. You left peacefully for whatever reason. You later find out they are saying "No we would not rehire," when a new employer ...

I am a recent MBA graduate, currently looking for a career opportunity. I have been doing a good amount of networking and have also approached my previous employer for a full-time position. They have ...

Dear J.T. & DALE: What can a former manager or employer disclose? If I were a hiring manager in the HR department, I’d want to talk to the prospective employee’s manager. I have interviewed, and after ...

One of my more difficult client-management tasks is convincing employer clients to provide positive references. Now, the courts are clear that there is no obligation to provide any reference at all.

Personal reference checks: that typical last step in the application process that can make or break you. For one economist, it broke him and his chances at landing a job in the Yukon Territory. Adam ...

I did a career pivot recently for my current job, which I’ve been in for three years. I’m now ready for a new challenge and would like to start applying for a better job in this field. I think it ...