The first rule on checking references is to actually DO it. You would be amazed at the number of times it just doesn't get done because people think they are too busy and that their impressions just have to be accurate. Ask the people listed as references to give the names and numbers of others who worked with the applicant. Often these are the most candid references of all. Conflicts are not stated openly.
Corporate memory is lost or forgotten.
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