Summary: Every job search requires people who can attest to the work you’ve done and the skills you possess. But many employers have a policy against giving references. There is also the possibility that you may have to handle a bad reference. Today’s guest on the Find Your Dream Job podcast, Vicki Lind, says that you need a strategy for dealing with references. The best reference is someone who supervised you closely and is a fan of your work, but you also need to coach them and keep in close contact with them.
