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Ray Bixler

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Episode 2 was recorded on board Chaka with Captain Ray Bixler here in sunny Port of the Islands Marina here in sunny Naples, FL (End of the World) It was a good time with lots of laughs, though a little bit choppy as I work out the editing how-to's (props to all of those unsung heros, aka editors... out there that make podcasts sound so flowing and easy to listen to...not sure I appreciated how difficult your job is until trying it myself! Much appreciation!) Thanks for listening as I work out the kinks and thanks to Ray for playing along.                          Hope you enjoy the episode!

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Episode 134 is live! This week, we talk with Ray Bixler in Philadelphia, PA. Ray is the CEO of SkillSurvey, an online reference checking firm that helps organizations recruit, hire, and retain talent. In addition, Ray has more than 20 years of human resource and career development experience. On today's episode, Ray shares his advice for identifying and getting great references. He shares the latest trend in reference checking technology. And, he also shares tips on how to avoid common mistakes we make as job seekers. Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on iTunes or Stitcher. To learn more about Ray and his company SkillSurvey, visit his website at www.skillsurvey.com. Thanks to everyone for listening! And, thank you to those who sent me questions. You can send your questions to Angela@CopelandCoaching.com. You can also send me questions via Twitter. I’m @CopelandCoach. And, on Facebook, I am Copeland Coaching. Don’t forget to help me out. Subscribe on iTunes and leave me a review!

Episode 134 is live! This week, we talk with Ray Bixler in Philadelphia, PA. Ray is the CEO of SkillSurvey, an online reference checking firm that helps organizations recruit, hire, and retain talent. In addition, Ray has more than 20 years of human resource and career development experience. On today's episode, Ray shares his advice for identifying and getting great references. He shares the latest trend in reference checking technology. And, he also shares tips on how to avoid common mistakes we make as job seekers. Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on <a href="http://bit.ly/jobpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/podstitcher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. To learn more about Ray and his company SkillSurvey, visit his website at <a href="http://www.skillsurvey.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.skillsurvey.com</a>. Thanks to everyone for listening! And, thank you to those who sent me questions. You can send your questions to <a href="mailto:Angela@CopelandCoaching.com">Angela@CopelandCoaching.com</a>. You can also send me questions via Twitter. I’m @CopelandCoach. And, on Facebook, I am Copeland Coaching. Don’t forget to help me out. Subscribe on iTunes and leave me a review!

134 | Getting Great References – Ray Bixler, Philadelphia, PA

In the past, hiring managers using a telephone to solicit feedback from job references yielded a low, 50% return rate. Today, online reference tools and surveys boast a reference return rate of 85-90%! For job seekers, this makes furnishing quality referrals to potential employers a necessity. “Feedback is accumulated by various ways,” says guest expert, Ray Bixler. Metrics evaluated by employers include the number of references a job seeker offers, how long it takes an applicant to enter the reference names and what feedback the references supply. Job seekers can improve their results by being prepared with complete information about their references and entering the information as soon as the prospective employer sends the email. Tips for Job Seekers:  Meet with your references to ask their permission to use their name and to let them know what is expected of them. Have your references ready in advance, as the reference process is moving ahead in the hiring process; sometimes references are requested before the first interview is granted. Give five references, with at least two being former managers. Fill out an employer’s reference request completely, and as soon as possible after receiving it.  Remember, a prepared reference has time to think about all the great things you have done! Ray Bixler Bio Ray Bixler is CEO of SkillSurvey, an online reference checking technology firm that helps organizations recruit, hire, and retain talent. Ray has more than 20 years of human resource and career development experience. Ray’s organization has just launched the new solution, Source. Source gives references an opportunity to become applicants with the employer requesting their input. Ben’s Job Search Resources: Ben’s resource this week is a blog post from Main St entitled  "5 Job Reference Myths That Can Destroy Your Chances and Reputation." The content includes common occurrences job seekers frequently overlook. Be sure to listen to Mac’s List bonus episode about  ”How to Deal with a Bad Reference,” with Vicki Lind. Jenna’s Find Your Dream Job Listener Question: Ben, Jenna and Mac respond to Paul Frazier’s question, “How to negotiate salary, benefits and time off when you fear an employer may rescind the job offer.” If you would like the team to answer a job-related question, email it to jenna@macslist.org, or call her at  716-JOB-TALK. If we use your question on the air, you will receive a copy of our new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere (to be published February 1, 2017). Or, if you’ve found a job resource you think everyone should know about, send it to ben@macslist.org, and tell him how it has helped you find your dream job. Ben and Jenna’s segments are sponsored by the 2016 edition of Hack the Hidden Job Market Course. The course is now live, so register today! If you like this show, please help us by rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes. We appreciate your support! Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, www.freddytrujillo.com.

In the past, hiring managers using a telephone to solicit feedback from job references yielded a low, 50% return rate. Today, online reference tools and surveys boast a reference return rate of 85-90%! For job seekers, this makes furnishing quality referrals to potential employers a necessity. “Feedback is accumulated by various ways,” says guest expert, Ray Bixler. Metrics evaluated by employers include the number of references a job seeker offers, how long it takes an applicant to enter the reference names and what feedback the references supply. Job seekers can improve their results by being prepared with complete information about their references and entering the information as soon as the prospective employer sends the email. Tips for Job Seekers: <ul> <li>Meet with your references to ask their permission to use their name and to let them know what is expected of them.</li> <li>Have your references ready in advance, as the reference process is moving ahead in the hiring process; sometimes references are requested before the first interview is granted.</li> <li>Give five references, with at least two being former managers.</li> <li>Fill out an employer’s reference request completely, and as soon as possible after receiving it.</li> </ul> Remember, a prepared reference has time to think about all the great things you have done! Ray Bixler Bio Ray Bixler is CEO of <a href="http://www.skillsurvey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SkillSurvey</a>, an online reference checking technology firm that helps organizations recruit, hire, and retain talent. Ray has more than 20 years of human resource and career development experience. Ray’s organization has just launched the new solution, Source. Source gives references an opportunity to become applicants with the employer requesting their input. Ben’s Job Search Resources: Ben’s resource this week is a blog post from <a href="http://www.mainstreet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Main St</a> entitled <a href="https://www.mainstreet.com/article/5-job-reference-myths-that-can-destroy-your-chances-and-reputation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> "5 Job Reference Myths That Can Destroy Your Chances and Reputation."</a> The content includes common occurrences job seekers frequently overlook. Be sure to listen to Mac’s List bonus episode about <a href="https://www.macslist.org/podcast-bonus-how-to-deal-with-a-bad-reference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ”How to Deal with a Bad Reference,”</a> with Vicki Lind. Jenna’s Find Your Dream Job Listener Question: Ben, Jenna and Mac respond to Paul Frazier’s question, “How to negotiate salary, benefits and time off when you fear an employer may rescind the job offer.” If you would like the team to answer a job-related question, email it to <a href="mailto:jenna@macslist.org">jenna@macslist.org</a>, or call her at <a href="http://twitter.com/Macs_List/status/756270131890847744" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 716-JOB-TALK</a>. If we use your question on the air, you will receive a copy of our new book, Land Your Dream Job Anywhere (to be published February 1, 2017). Or, if you’ve found a job resource you think everyone should know about, send it to <a href="mailto:ben@macslist.org">ben@macslist.org</a>, and tell him how it has helped you find your dream job. Ben and Jenna’s segments are sponsored by the 2016 edition of <a href="https://www.macslist.org/course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hack the Hidden Job Market Course</a>. The course is now live, so register today! If you like this show, please help us by <a href="http://www.macslist.org/itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rating and reviewing our podcast on iTunes</a>. We appreciate your support! Opening and closing music for Find Your Dream Job provided by Freddy Trujillo, <a href="http://www.freddytrujillo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.freddytrujillo.com</a>.

Ep. 060: How to Manage the New World of Reference Checking, with Ray Bixler