Which of the Following Statements Regarding a Job Applicant's References

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding a job applicant's references is NOT true?

• A) An overwhelming majority of U.S. companies do not check applicants' references before hiring.
• B) Many former employers are reluctant to provide either positive or negative information about job applicants.
• C) Applicants generally provide only references they know will say positive things.
• D) Organizations that fail to check employees' references can be charged with criminal negligence if those employees later commit crimes.

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