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What if a Customer or Client Wants References?

Did you think that “references” were just for more traditional jobs? If it has not happened already, the day will likely come when a potential client or customer will want to check up on some references before deciding to purchase your products or services. So, what do you do and how do you handle it when someone wants to check up on your business’ references? It is best to anticipate that prospective clients will want references and collect them as you go along. You can ask happy and satisfied customers or clients if they would be willing to provide a … Continue reading →

Anatomy of a Homestudy

An adoption process usually begins with a homestudy. This does not mean, however, that social workers will drop in unannounced and give your home the white glove test. The social worker is required to visit your home at some point to verify its basic safety. He or she will usually want to see the room where it is planned the child will sleep, but you will not be expected to have it prepared yet. A homestudy includes interviews with both parents (if applicable), both separately and together. A centerpiece of a homestudy is the adoptive parents’ “autobiography”. This is each … Continue reading →

Resume References

This part of the resume is important, so make sure that you don’t skip this step. First of all, you need to decide who to use as your references. Take a moment and brainstorm all of the people who would have good things to say about your character or work performance. Don’t forget to include teachers, religious leaders, mentors, coworkers and friends. The one group of people that you should avoid, though, is relatives. Using a relative as a reference hurts your credibility. The general belief is that you relatives will have good things to say about you, whether they … Continue reading →