Speak with your references before beginning a job search
History has taught us that people are as changeable as the wind.
I am sure that we have all had an experience where a friend or
acquaintance said one thing and then changed it to something
else a day later. This is human nature and nobody can control
the changes except the person making the change.
With that being said, let's consider your job references. When
you decide to look for a new job, it's a good idea to touch base
with your references.
Stage your tasks
Looking for a new job and verifying that your references are
still on your side can be a staged process. You can begin your
job search and post your resume before contacting your
references but don't wait too long.
Step One - get noticed
A good first step in your job search is to get your resume
posted on all the job sites.