A 5-Step Job Reference Checklist for New Grads (and Everyone Else)

An essential -- and often overlooked -- element of a successful job search is providing strong job references.Only job references can give a potential employer a real-world picture of how you might perform in the workplace, because your references have seen you do it before.Especially in a competitive job market, like the one we're in right now, solid references can make the difference between getting the offer and not getting a call back.