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How a Structured Reference Check Uncovered a Hidden CEO Candidate
In episode 151 of Hiring & Firing, Lucas and Luna explore why most reference checks are a rubber stamp — and how one company turned theirs into a powerful vetting tool. They dissect a case where a mid-level manager's reference call revealed she had turned around a struggling division, a fact her resume never mentioned. That call changed the hiring manager's perspective, and she was ultimately offered a senior leadership role. Lucas explains the 'structured reference interview' method: asking every reference the same behavioral questions, probing for specific examples, and…
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