Job applications often request the names, addresses, and phone numbers of references. Why is this information useful to prospective employers?
Answer
A
They can contact the references to ask questions about the prospective employee.
B
They can give this information to the payroll department to add to the company payroll.
C
They can contact the references to see if they are also looking for a job.
D
They can determine the prospective employee’s educational history.
Explanation
Employers use references to learn more about a job applicant’s qualifications, reliability, and work habits. Names and contact details let them ask those people questions about the prospective employee, so A is correct. References do not provide payroll details or necessarily verify educational history.
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