October 30, 2008

The Unrecommendation

By DAVID D. PERLMUTTER

In every job search, you run the risk that your candidacy could be derailed by a reference call

The job posting seemed like it was written with you in mind. You applied and soon got a call from a member of the hiring committee, and then from the full committee. You sparkled in both conversations and were invited to the campus for a visit. Again you seemed to hit all the right notes and returned home certain that you would get an offer. "We'll be calling your references now," a

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