In the hiring process, ____________ are people who are willing to speak with a potential empoyer about a job candidate's qualifications for the job the candidate applied for, and should be part of the Job Portfolio.

References are people who can speak to a job candidate’s qualifications and work habits when a potential employer contacts them. They are commonly included in a job portfolio. Therefore, the correct choice is D, References.

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