References Quiz

Who can provide information about your skills, character, and achievements?

• Relatives

• Teachers

• Friends

• Siblings

How long should someone know you to be a reference?

• Less than a year

• Exactly a year

• At least a year

• More than a year

What is the minimum age requirement for a reference?

• Under 18

• Exactly 18

• At least 18

• Over 18

Who should not be a reference?

• Teachers

• Counselors

• Former employers

• Relatives

Which of the following is NOT a good reference?

• Coaches

• Friends

• Advisors

• Adults in business

Why are family members NOT a good job reference?

• Trick question! Family members are the perfect reference.

• Family members may not say nice things about you.

• Family members may not have enough knowledge about the job.
• Family members may be biased and provide a positive review regardless of qualifications or performance.

TRUE OR FALSE: You NEVER need to ask permission to list someone as your job reference.

• True

• False

Which of the following should you NOT include on your reference list?

• Your reference's job title

• Their phone number

• Their email address

• Their social security number

TRUE OR FALSE: A guidance counselor would be a good job reference for high school students.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE: Your aunt would be a good job reference.

• True

• False