At Her Interview, Andrea Wells Is Asked to Provide Three

question 170

Multiple Choice

At her interview, Andrea Wells is asked to provide three work-related references. What is the biggest drawback of this selection method?

• A) The references are likely to be untruthful when contacted by Andrea's prospective employer.
• B) The references are unlikely to be able to verify her reasons for leaving her previous employment.
• C) This may give away information about Andrea's previous salary, which will unjustly influence the job offer.
• D) Because Andrea provided these references, they are likely to make positive remarks about her.
• E) This method can help to verify background information, but it is extremely expensive to use.

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