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2 Pro Tips to Help You Land a Job Offer Faster - Smiling woman sitting in office at computer.

2 Pro Tips to Help You Land a Job Offer Faster

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Job Interview Tips

Providing employers with W-2s and updated references can help speed the verification process and increase your chances of landing a job offer sooner.

ByRobert HalfApril 28, 2022 / 1:45 pm
Here’s How to Check References the Right Way — woman with phone, computer, pen and paper

Here’s How to Check References

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Evaluating Job Candidates

Interviews are over and you’ve settled on the best job candidate. But before you make an offer, discover how to check references the right way.

ByRobert HalfApril 15, 2021 / 6:30 pm
7 Rules for Managing Your List of Professional References

7 Rules for Managing Your List of Professional References

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Job Interview Tips

Job hunting? Read our tips for creating and managing a solid list of professional references.

ByRobert HalfNovember 17, 2020 / 2:45 pm
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Tips to Get the Most Out of Reference Checks

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Evaluating Job Candidates

A polished interviewee does not guarantee a great hire. To be doubly sure of a candidate’s abilities before making a job offer, it helps to find out more about that person from other sources.

ByRobert HalfJune 26, 2017 / 9:17 pm
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Should You Use Social Media When Checking References?

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Evaluating Job Candidates

Thinking of using social media when checking references? Proceed with caution. 

ByRobert HalfFebruary 24, 2016 / 4:00 pm