Paul W. Barada is founder and president of Barada Associates, Inc., the nation's leading reference-checking company whose clients include Kellogg, Smithsonian Business Ventures, Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company, Navistar International and other major corporations. His articles on Monster.com, provide expert advice on reference checking, salary negotiations, and other hiring issues.
J. Michael McLaughlin is a professional writer based in Charleston, NC.
