5 ways you can overcome a bad reference, professionally

“Prospective employers highly value information that indicates the quality of your performance in past positions, and one way they learn about this is through professional references. Although you may perform well in other parts of a job interview, a bad reference can impact your chances of securing a position. Learning what you can do to help you overcome a negative professional reference can help you improve your chances of finding a job.

In this article, we define what a professional reference is and list several ways you can address a bad reference during the hiring process.”