Job Search Tip of the Day: Get References Before You Need Them

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Job Search Tip of the Day Get References Before You Need Them From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching This job searching tip of the day will help get your resume written, your cover letter created, help get your job search on track, or share a job search secret that will jump start your job search. Get References Before You Need Them Plan ahead and compile a list of references and some letters of recommendation now, so you're prepared when a prospective employer requests them. Get LinkedIn Recommendations http://jobsearch.about.com/od/linkedin/ss/linkedin-profile-t Take time to request LinkedIn recommendations. Recommendations from people you have worked with carry a lot of weight. To a potential employer, a LinkedIn recommendation is a reference in advance. This email is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Job Search Tip of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement