Reference Research Confidentially performs employment reference checking for the job seeker on their references to help determine if the referral is accurate, misleading or defamatory. http://www.referenceresearch.com/

Employment Reference Check Associates Providing job seekers with a confidential, professional employment reference checking service to confirm the accuracy of job references being given by former employers. http://www.jobreference.com/

Reference Depot An online reference checking and references storage service for job seekers, employers, recruiters, and human resources personnel. http://www.referencedepot.com/

American Education Evaluation Institute Educational and employment credential evaluations for US immigration, employment, licensing, and military services. http://www.educationevaluations.com/

References-etc Offers employment and rental reference checking services for job hunters who suspect a bad reference. Offers credit reports and driving records. http://www.references-etc.com/

Interfolio For applications that require more than just a resume, create an online portfolio of your best work. http://www.interfolio.com/

Allison and Taylor Reference checking and employment verification. Find out what your references are really saying. http://www.myreferences.com/

ReferenceNow Allows applicants to bring their credential file or dossier online. Give employers or graduate schools instant access to recommendations, writing samples, transcripts and references. http://www.referencenow.com/

Documented Reference Check Uses certified court reporters to check employment references, so you can learn what former employers say in the form of a document admissible in court. http://www.badreferences.com/

Just Checking Performance reference check service for positions with annual earnings greater than $50,000. http://www.just-checking.com/

Employment-reference.com Reference checking services. http://employment-reference.com/

Checkmyreference.com Offers three levels of service depending upon the amount of information being researched. http://www.checkmyreference.com/

Reference Letters How to request references and how to write them. http://jobsearch.about.com/library/weekly/aa121700a.htm

Geo Skills Guide to job search firms. Includes executive, technology, student search firms, with career experts and online tutorials. http://jobs.geoportals.com/