Will checking character references really help you find the best candidate for a job?
- Written by Timothy Colin Bednall, Associate Professor in Management, Swinburne University of Technology
marvent/ShutterstockFinding the best person to fill a position can be tough, from drafting a job ad to producing a shortlist of top interview candidates.
Employers typically consider information from several sources, including the applicant’s work history, social media presence, responses to interview questions and sometimes, psychometric...
