Martin, I think one thing I got out of your posts on that thread is that people need to really have the RIGHT references as backup.
A question: is it better to have character witnesses or people in the actual industry?
The reason I ask is because these days, people are jumping at employ in ANY industry, sadly.
Whom would you rather see listed, someone who’s worked with the applicant, a friend, a person of some renown? (Hint for FReepers: referencing Michael Moore or David Axelrod won’t go over well.)