The Purpose of a Referee in a Job Application Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a referee in a job application is to

• A) persuade a potential employer to give you an interview and to speak about your specific skills relevant to the job on offer.
• B) have people who know you, and who are in a responsible position, support your claims about professional competence and experience.
• C) have someone speak positively about you, overestimating your good points and those parts of your experience which will particularly contribute to the vacant job.
• D) use a trusted third party who will speak to a potential employer on your behalf about what you can do and what you can't do.

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Definitions:

Securities Commission

A regulatory body charged with overseeing the securities markets to protect investors and maintain fair, efficient, and transparent systems.

Insider Trading

The illegal practice of trading a public company's stock or other securities based on material, non-public information about the company.

Prospects

Potential customers or clients, or the likelihood of future success in a particular area.

Administrative Agencies

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