Which of the following statements about reference checking is true?
A、References provide objective information about a job candidate
B、Personal references are particularly valuable in assessing the qualities of a candidate
C、At least two employer references are desirable
A、References provide objective information about a job candidate
B、Personal references are particularly valuable in assessing the qualities of a candidate
C、At least two employer references are desirable
【参考答案及解析】
Rationale: Two employer references provide necessary factual information and comparison of views (to minimise bias). The other options are untrue: option A because references are highly subjective and/or deliberately limited; option B because personal references are selected to be supportive (you can choose your friends in a way you can't choose your employers!).
Rationale: Two employer references provide necessary factual information and comparison of views (to minimise bias). The other options are untrue: option A because references are highly subjective and/or deliberately limited; option B because personal references are selected to be supportive (you can choose your friends in a way you can't choose your employers!).