Job Interview Workshop: References Are Not an Afterthought
The references question can knock you out of the hiring process if you don't answer it well
. Remember, the job search is like a sales process. That means that your resume acts as a marketing brochure, and your references become a testimonial for how you, the product, are fantastic and how they can't afford not to hire you. They are a critical piece of your job search strategy.
Job Interview Workshop: References Are Not an Afterthought