Vouch For Me? 3 Things Job Seekers Should Know About References

By Gerrit Hall

"Will you vouch for me?"

If you're a job seeker, you've probably asked that question at one point. After all, what is more valuable than someone agreeing that, yes, in fact, you are the best employee for the job?

Your landlord probably asked for a reference, the local coffee shop wants one too, and the large firm where you'd like to get your foot in the door wants three.