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References might be a bigger deal than you think. Believe It or not, references can make or break your job prospects, so it’s extremely important to choose them wisely. Even if you had a great interview, a word from one of your references is all it could take to have the hiring manager second-guess you as the right candidate, or get the vote of confidence they need to bring you onto the team. So in a world of Amazon reviews, make sure yours are five stars!

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For most jobs, a reference is a crucial aspect of the vetting process. For some, though, it's not incredibly important, and they're not very interested in checking references. Because you can't be sure which one the job you're looking for will be, have your references ready in case they ask.

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