Module 3 Quiz

When writing a professional reference letter, you should include _________________.

• Issues you’ve had with the person

• How long you have worked with the person

• Personal stories that do not relate to the workplace

• Items that are not true

There are situations where a former boss shouldn’t be used as a reference.

• True

• False

A personal reference and a character reference are the same thing.

• True

• False

Professional references can be:

• Friends

• Family members

• Room mate

• None of the above

Generally, how many references should you provide if an employer asks for them?

• None

• 2-3

• 5-6

• more than 10

Who could be used as a character reference?

• A family member

• A former teacher

• A friend you just met

• None of the above

Some companies don’t allow their employees to be professional references.

• True

• False

When writing a professional reference letter, you should not refer to or look at the job posting for the position the person is applying to.

• True

• False

Professional references should be people you worked with for at least 6 months in the past seven years.

• True

• False

You should use space on your resume to give detailed reference information.

• True

• False