Do job references matter? : The Indicator from Planet Money
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In the not-so-distant past, serving as someone’s job reference meant answering a few questions over the phone. Nowadays, that process is often more involved, with prospective employers asking references for written responses or to fill out a form online. What’s behind this shift? On today’s show, we check in on reference checks, and ask whether they still matter.
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