• WorkReferences

WorkReferences

Overview

WorkReferences has a rating of 4.93 stars from 29 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. WorkReferences ranks 35th among Resume sites.

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Top Positive Review

“These folks are an absolute lifesaver”

Samuel H.
4/28/22

I worked with Amey at WorkReferences.co (not. Com!) and she was professional, flexible, helpful, and *extremely* thorough in her preparations. I purchased two references from her at an extraordinarily reasonable rate and I don't know what she told them but not only did I get the job, they decided to offer me a sign-on bonus. I could not have managed this without WorkReferences.co. Thank you!

Top Critical Review

“Professional Liars, but not in a good way.”

J G.
2/24/23

My experience with CareerExcuse.com aka WorkReferences.com, Book a free 15min introductory Zoom call. Get notified/reminder of meeting. Start up Zoom with the meeting link provided 2mins early and wait. At 12mins after the meeting is supposed to begin, call them and are given an excuse that Zoom isn't working, but would be happy to have the meeting over the phone. Red Flag #1. Ask them why half their web site is using stock photos and written in Latin. Reason given is "it's only temporary. They are working on rebuilding it". I don't mention that I looked at them 5 months earlier and it looked exactly the same. Red Flag #2. Being In real need for their service (desperate really), ignore my gut and continue the process by opening a profile on their site. Fill out my info, then contact them to let them know I've completed my part. We review my information and discuss what sort of companies will be used for my profile. Next step is they are supposed to then fill in their part with company info, contact phone and web site address. They tell me they will be invoicing me and that I had 24hours to pay or the portal would close. At this point I make it clear that I did not want phones turned on until the profile was complete and I had a chance to review and approve it. So far they have provided nothing of value. Why are they insisting I pay within 24 hours? Huge Red Flag #3 Next morning they do their part somewhat, but nothing close to a usable script. They copy/paste generic resume and job listing excerpts in to my profile. Some word salads that are so vague, they convey nothing. Some of it directly contradicts other portions of the profile. Suspect they just copy/paste this garbage in to every profile to make it look like they did something. Upon checking the two company web sites they provided, I'm shocked how bad and amateur the sites look. It's as if someone was learning web design and was using web tools/methods from 20 years ago. Misspelled words, spacing and font issues. One site has pictures of company key personnel, in casual, unprofessional poses and clothing. Titles like CEO/Head of product, for a company that sells no products. Best part, the same people are shown on another page titled "meet the team", where they all now have different names and titles. The CFO is now the Head of Products. Expect them to repurpose their web sites over and over, but at least edit them for each clients needs and make a bit of sense. Both company sites show that they have offices in the UK, CN and like 8+ throughout the US. All in the same cites! In 2023, no company of the size these are meant to look like, would have a zero social media footprint. After reviewing all this, text them that there are issues that need to be discussed before going forward and to call me at their earliest availability. Writing this review 25 hours after that text had gone unanswered. Good thing I didn't send them any funds, but the real issue is the time wasted with these scammers. Had they actually ran a business that provided the service they advertise, would have paid 2-3x the 399 they asked for. TLDR: They sell you on what they will do for you, rush you to make payment, then deliver nothing remotely usable.

Reviews (29)

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Thumbnail of user ericp1244
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 28th, 2022
Verified purchase

I worked with Amey at WorkReferences.co (not. Com!) and she was professional, flexible, helpful, and *extremely* thorough in her preparations. I purchased two references from her at an extraordinarily reasonable rate and I don't know what she told them but not only did I get the job, they decided to offer me a sign-on bonus. I could not have managed this without WorkReferences.co. Thank you!

Products used:
White Collar: Two References

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Thumbnail of user nicot62
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 20th, 2024

I am extremely grateful for Amey's invaluable assistance during my background check process. Their support was instrumental in navigating the complexities of the procedure, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience. Amey's professionalism and dedication were truly commendable, making the entire process seamless. I highly appreciate their expertise and would wholeheartedly recommend their services. Thank you, Amey, for your exceptional support!

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Thumbnail of user reneg158
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

This company is very professional and their services are high quality. I needed references available as soon as possible and William was able to provide them to me the very same day. Of the two company's that called my references, I received a job offer from both and was able to pick the one I preferred. Highly recommend their services. And very affordable I might add, considering the service they provide.

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Two References

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William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you very much for the kind words and good luck at your new career!

Thumbnail of user mitchj43
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
August 13th, 2022

William took my situation on short notice and man did he do a great job. I really appreciate him getting me out of the jam I was in and coming through when I needed him. He responded to messages in a timely manner and we worked together to solution seek on how to overcome my situation. Thank you again for your help and I will certainly be returning for future services.

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William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you so much for the kind words and wish you the very best as you further your career!

Thumbnail of user elliotw61
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 13th, 2023
Verified purchase

I passed the interview stage at a new job after quitting my old job, and alienating my old supervisor in the process. Unfortunately, I now needed this supervisor as a reference to vouch for me in order to be hired by the new company. As it turned out, the new place never actually contacted Amey, who I worked with, so the service acted primarily as insurance. Nevertheless, Amey was diligent, available, and professional in her approach to helping me address the issue.

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William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you for the kind words. Your job now is to meet or exceed your new employer's expectations so you can add them as a reference when you are ready to further your career!

Thumbnail of user brendat1195
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 10th, 2023
Verified purchase

Unfortunately my references became unavailable and had less than 24 hours to present new ones. Amey, was so kind, professional and reassuring. She was able to deliver within a short amount time. Honestly, she is the best at what she does. She is truly a partner during the process and in my case, many times she became a friend.

I truly wish her all the best and for those looking for quality service, look no further!

Thank Amey, looking forward to work with you in the near future.

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William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you for the kind words! As the founder of WorkReferences, I can tell you Amey works tirelessly, because she understands the stakes are very high for our members. Sometimes life altering. Wishing you the best at your new career!

Thumbnail of user lucasn52
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 6th, 2022

I'm very thankful for the professionalism of William and the team, who left a glowing review for me to my current employers. I was absolutely certain my skills were excellent for the job, and that I could be performing it at a much higher level to the current worker who had many more qualifications. Qualifications don't always mean everything. Skills are important. Thanks to William my foot is now in the door, safe and secure! I look forward to a long and happy career.
From a very grateful, humble and ambitious young man.

Tip for consumers:
Don't worry, they'll take care of things!

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Thumbnail of user neild219
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 4th, 2022

Worked with Amey who guided me through the process from the start and made sure all was good. I went in expecting to spend a lot more time but everything got done within a matter of two whole days! Amazing service and will definitely be recommending them out to others.

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Thumbnail of user candyc162
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 5th, 2023
Verified purchase

I had a pleasant, restful experience with Amey. The transaction took about two days to solidify everything. Amey was very attentive to my needs as my industry is very tight-knit, so she had to pivot based on my needs quickly. I received an email alerting me that the employer alerted them(I thought that was very professional) I already had the job in the bag but work references helped me secure the offer. To be clear I could've asked people I know but I hate doing so so this put me at ease from anxiety. I say be fully transparent of your situation and Amey and her team can help. Also, she was very pleasant to talk to. Thanks again Amey for everything.

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Amey L. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you for the kind words. Making sure that each person who uses our services receive 100% all requests on time and most importantly as you ordered. Again, thank you as you were a joy to work as well. Best wishes.

Thumbnail of user micheller2944
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 11th, 2024
Verified purchase

I cannot adequately express the depth of my gratitude towards Amey and Willam. Back in 2018, during a period of profound emotional and financial strain, I reached out to Willam seeking assistance with securing references. Having dedicated myself to caring for my ailing mother, I found myself without employment for an entire year. Despite my qualifications and expertise, many potential employers overlooked my skills, focusing solely on the employment gap in my resume.

In a pivotal 30-minute conversation, Willam displayed immense empathy and offered unwavering support. Recognizing the urgency of my situation, I engaged their services and together we updated my resume to address the gap in my employment history. With their assistance, I swiftly obtained interviews and received a job offer, averting the looming threat of foreclosure on my home.

I informed Willam that prospective employers would be reaching out for employment verification and references. True to their word, Willam and their team efficiently provided the necessary documentation, enabling me to commence work within a few weeks. Had it not been for their help, I think about the dire consequences I could have encountered, possibly even facing the grim reality of homelessness.
This year 2024, I find myself embarking on a quest for a new job opportunity. Grateful for the support extended to me in the past, I reached out to Amey to express my appreciation to her and Willam. Describing my ongoing job hunt, I was pleased by Amey's commitment to providing ongoing support.
Upon securing their services again and updating my resume, I swiftly garnered several interview invitations. Remarkably, within a mere two weeks and after multiple rounds of interviews, I received a job offer. Proactively, I notified Amey and Willam about the impending background check process. Their prompt response filled me with reassurance and gratitude.

In a heartfelt conversation with Willam, I conveyed my deep appreciation for their unwavering support. Their subsequent communication with the background check company was met with swift success. Their ability to provide professional references and verify my employment history was instrumental in securing my new position.
I strongly endorse Work References because they genuinely care about individuals and possess a sincere desire to assist others.

Thumbnail of user williams4296
William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you so much for your kind words as you embark on your new career! Just like 2018 and 2024, we will be here to help you the next time you need us!

Thumbnail of user jorged220
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 9th, 2022

This review is for work refences.CO this business is godsend worked with William
I got an accurate Profesional references, world class customer service, great attention to detail, prompt responses to unswer my questions
William will go above and beyond, literally turn around reference provided with in half an hour of the employer contracting him and was offered the position! It takes a lot of passion for helping others to do such an excellent job for a very reasonable rate. It's trully a 5 star service, highly recommend it!

Tip for consumers:
Great service

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work reference

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William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you for your kind words and wishing you "Employee of the Month" at your new job ;)

Thumbnail of user dannyr335
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 10th, 2022

They are 100% legit and essential if you are in need of a reference. Their services are so amazing. They respond to all job/landlord inquiries quickly and even let you know of the interaction. Amey is always available and super responsive. Im very greatful for them and their work. Give them a try today, you'll be super impressed.

Tip for consumers:
Trust they are 100% legit. Be patient as they will respond.

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Workreferences and landlord reference

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Thumbnail of user danielp2426
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 7th, 2023

Im blown away at how professional and amazing this company is. Their websites are so well done and everything is searchable by your employer. This place is no joke on another level of amazing. Im so impressed by all their reference services. Amey was extremely helpful at setting up my account and she is super nice and professional. She made things easy and beyond seamless. Honstley, theres nothing like this this place in the market. Its such a rare find which is hard to say these day. Dont hesitate and GO for it, do Whatever it takes to Get that Awesome career job!

Thanks again!

Tip for consumers:
The premium reference service was so much better thant basic. It gave me additional reference options which were more helpful when filling out applications.

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Premium Reference

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Thumbnail of user davev545
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

I needed someone to present as a seemingly legitimate reference for me, and workreferences.co was able to do it in a very effective manner. I worked with William who was always quick in responding to whatever questions or concerns I had, and he efficiently provided a reference that worked. Highly recommended.

Thumbnail of user nishants46
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 8th, 2022
Verified purchase

This service is phenomenal. They are very quick to process the application and very helpful as you fill the form out. The people working here are really good at your jobs. Would recommend 100%

Thumbnail of user williams4296
William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thanking you for the kind words and wishing you the very best at your new career!

Thumbnail of user priscillak49
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
June 26th, 2023
Verified purchase

As a new graduate and stay-at-home mother, I needed help with employment verifications, work history, and work references. The company WorkReferences thought-up a good strategy for me, even placed a work location on their website for me. I can now rest assured that I will have the ability to become employed. I was having trouble getting an interview, I had no work history in years, and the company ensured that I'd not have to be fighting with company HR staff- as I was constantly being over-looked as a new graduate. Wonderful owner, and he's truely talented and empathetic to your individualized employment reference needs.

Thumbnail of user christyk153
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 12th, 2022

So I was SUPER skeptical after reading the mixed reviews on this site but I decided to go ahead and give them a try. I was willing to take the gamble and accepted I might be out of hundreds using this service. I was pleasantly surprised! Everything was really professional and Amey was really helpful. I called my personal job reference phone number to see if it was believable and it was! The lady that answered was really professional and American which was a big deal to me. I figured someone from Pakistan or India would answer. I highly recommend WorkReferences if you're looking for a job reference!

Tip for consumers:
Contacting the staff isn’t always seamless so reach out to more than one person. Use the chat feature, text Amey and email William Schmidt.

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I used the references service

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Thumbnail of user williams4296
William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you very much for the kind words and we wish you the very best in your new career!

Thumbnail of user joes2806
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 25th, 2023

I have been using this service for a while and it's the best. It's worth every cent. The names utilized along with the companies given established a great track record with prestigious reviews. You'll be very happy with this service.

Thumbnail of user jg889
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
February 24th, 2023

My experience with CareerExcuse.com aka WorkReferences.com,

Book a free 15min introductory Zoom call. Get notified/reminder of meeting. Start up Zoom with the meeting link provided 2mins early and wait. At 12mins after the meeting is supposed to begin, call them and are given an excuse that Zoom isn't working, but would be happy to have the meeting over the phone. Red Flag #1.

Ask them why half their web site is using stock photos and written in Latin. Reason given is "it's only temporary. They are working on rebuilding it". I don't mention that I looked at them 5 months earlier and it looked exactly the same. Red Flag #2.

Being In real need for their service (desperate really), ignore my gut and continue the process by opening a profile on their site. Fill out my info, then contact them to let them know I've completed my part. We review my information and discuss what sort of companies will be used for my profile. Next step is they are supposed to then fill in their part with company info, contact phone and web site address. They tell me they will be invoicing me and that I had 24hours to pay or the portal would close. At this point I make it clear that I did not want phones turned on until the profile was complete and I had a chance to review and approve it. So far they have provided nothing of value. Why are they insisting I pay within 24 hours? Huge Red Flag #3

Next morning they do their part somewhat, but nothing close to a usable script. They copy/paste generic resume and job listing excerpts in to my profile. Some word salads that are so vague, they convey nothing. Some of it directly contradicts other portions of the profile. Suspect they just copy/paste this garbage in to every profile to make it look like they did something. Upon checking the two company web sites they provided, I'm shocked how bad and amateur the sites look. It's as if someone was learning web design and was using web tools/methods from 20 years ago. Misspelled words, spacing and font issues. One site has pictures of company key personnel, in casual, unprofessional poses and clothing. Titles like CEO/Head of product, for a company that sells no products. Best part, the same people are shown on another page titled "meet the team", where they all now have different names and titles. The CFO is now the Head of Products. Expect them to repurpose their web sites over and over, but at least edit them for each clients needs and make a bit of sense. Both company sites show that they have offices in the UK, CN and like 8+ throughout the US. All in the same cites! In 2023, no company of the size these are meant to look like, would have a zero social media footprint. After reviewing all this, text them that there are issues that need to be discussed before going forward and to call me at their earliest availability. Writing this review 25 hours after that text had gone unanswered. Good thing I didn't send them any funds, but the real issue is the time wasted with these scammers. Had they actually ran a business that provided the service they advertise, would have paid 2-3x the 399 they asked for.

TLDR: They sell you on what they will do for you, rush you to make payment, then deliver nothing remotely usable.

Tip for consumers:
Don't, just don't.

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Reference service

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Thumbnail of user williams4296
William S. – WorkReferences Rep

I am sorry you felt rushed and had difficulty setting up a Zoom appointment with one of our reference providers, or did not like the quality of the website we presented for you. Please understand we are a very small team of HR Professionals who not only answers questions for people interested in our services who visit our website, but also successfully provide references in real time for over 500 of our valuable members!

I accept we can't please every person who lands on our website and inquires about our services. However, our priority will always be providing our subscribers with the best professional job reference services on the internet.

Thumbnail of user ivanl97
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 18th, 2021

I used WorkReference.co three times and it worked perfectly every time. Without William's help at WorkReferences.co, I would come to a dead-end when needed job. I am a healthcare professional, and employers always conduct very rigorous and detailed background searches. If it is not done properly, you will loose an offer very quickly. William always provided professional-looking employment verification forms very quickly. If an employer required their verification form filled out, he would quickly respond and fill it out accurately every time! I needed their employment verification THREE TIMES, and it worked every time! In fact, my interview skilled improved dramatically because I do not need to worry how I am going to explain unemployment gaps. Moreover, even if you have just a single unemployment gap more than 3 months, you will not be given a chance to explain why by indifferent HR staff and your resume will end up in a trash can 99% of the time. This company simply saves people's career by providing invaluable services!

Thumbnail of user gabriels602
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

This business was able to provide me with a reference for a supervisor that I needed. They did an amazing job on the phone call and the hiring manager was very pleased. They did a fantastic job!

Thumbnail of user williams4296
William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you so much! We wish you the very best at your new career!

Thumbnail of user madisonw339
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 31st, 2023

Service was amazing! Would recommend to anyone needing service. Great communication. Easy directions, and very positive friendly people to work with. All information and support is 100% satisfaction. Do it do it do it! You won't regret it.

Thumbnail of user stug12
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 18th, 2022

I was helped by Amey, and she was very helpful and answered my questions with great expertise. I was highly impressed with how seamless the process was, and how well the details of the service were handled. Good job!

Tip for consumers:
The process is straightforward and they walk you through it.

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Advisory services

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Thumbnail of user mjb79
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 27th, 2023
Verified purchase

Before I stepped out of the workforce to raise my kids, I had an impressive CV and doors were open to however I wanted to grow. Though I did some consulting, and earned my MBA during this time, getting back into the workforce wasn't easy. I reached out to Work References, and I landed three jobs, each one better. I kept my membership active, as I knew the place I would have been if I stayed in the workforce, was my goal and within my sights.

WorkReference provided the substance of strong industry related employment verification, and I just landed "my place" when they responded to the background investigation for my now employer.

WorkReference removed the barriers for me and helped me achieve my potential. Many Thanks to the personal service William provides!

If you are on the fence, sign up, and WorkReferences will help you develop a plan to reach your goals.

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Thumbnail of user williams4296
William S. – WorkReferences Rep

Thank you for your kind words and we are so happy to have helped you in expanding your career! Good luck at your new career!

Thumbnail of user johnn2412
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 13th, 2022

I worked directly with Amey (who was helpful and extremely knowledgeable in her job field) and who walked me through the whole process. I would highly recommend using WorkReferences

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