Fingerprinting | Should You Be a Job Reference? Pt. 1
Fingerprinting | Time is tight for everyone. It can be tough to take a step away from your busy day to serve as a job reference for somebody else. But you may not realize there are several hidden advantages to acting as a job reference that could not only help a former colleague – they might even help you at the same time.
You Might Get Your Next Job Thanks to a Job Reference – for Someone Else!
Here’s a trade secret from the recruiting world: The best candidates are often people who aren’t actively looking for a job at the time – and a great way to find those people is by talking to the job references for people who are on the job hunt!
It’s true. Recruiters love to connect with a job reference, run through a set of questions and then inquire about the reference’s own personal interest in considering a new role. This is because a quality candidate’s job references are often quality job prospects themselves – and recruiters know it.
So the next time you’re asked to serve as a reference, don’t just think about why it’s helpful for the job seeker – remember that it can be a way for you to network at the same time. You might even come out of it with a great job offer for yourself.
You Get What You Give, So Pay It Forward
The input that employers get from job references is an essential part of gauging the soft skills that potential candidates will bring to the workplace. As the Wall Street Journalrecently wrote, “Companies across the U.S. say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find applicants who can communicate clearly, take initiative, problem-solve and get along with co-workers. Those traits, often called soft skills, can make the difference between a standout employee and one who just gets by.”
Only references who have actually worked with a person can share an unvarnished, real-world view into how a job candidate interacts in the workplace, approaches their job or demonstrates their work ethic. Everything else – from a job interview to a personality test – is solely presented and shaped by the candidate. –US News
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