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> References would be personal references - someone with a cell number and call the college he attended; they should also verify enrollment and completion.

Yeah, right. Personal references aren't worth squat because nobody gives references that are going to badmouth them.

The worst hire I've ever seen had a highly positive reference from a previous job.



It certainly isn't perfect. You have to interview the reference a little too, not just "how was he?"




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