Recruitment Process in the U.S.

What is the primary purpose of asking for a list of references during the recruitment process in the U.S.?

• To verify employment history and learn more about the candidate

• To check the candidate's educational background

• To assess the candidate's technical skills

• To determine the candidate's salary expectations

How many professional references do most employers in the U.S. ask for?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why is it important to get permission from former colleagues to use them as a reference?

• To ensure they have the most up-to-date contact information

• To make sure they remember you

• To verify their current job status

• To ask them for a job

What details should be included when listing your references?

• Full name, position, relationship to you, name and address of employer, phone number, email address, Skype handle (if applicable)

• Full name, position, relationship to you, name and address of employer, phone number, email address, social media handles

• Full name, position, relationship to you, name and address of employer, phone number, email address, home address

• Full name, position, relationship to you, name and address of employer, phone number, email address, LinkedIn profile

What should you do if the reference is retired or now works for a different employer?

• List the person’s name with their current title and company, then, in brackets, add their former title at your shared employer

• List the person’s name with their former title and company, then, in brackets, add their current title at their new employer

• List the person’s name with their current title and company, then, in brackets, add their former title at their new employer

• List the person’s name with their former title and company, then, in brackets, add their current title at your shared employer

What should you do if the company no longer exists?

• Include the name of the employer and, in brackets, mention the year in which the business was closed

• Include the name of the employer and, in brackets, mention the reason why the business was closed

• Include the name of the employer and, in brackets, mention the last known address of the business

• Include the name of the employer and, in brackets, mention the last known CEO of the business

What should you do if the reference is unreachable?

• Reach out to the HR Department to find someone who can verify your employment dates and responsibilities at the company

• Reach out to the HR Department to find someone who can provide a new reference

• Reach out to the HR Department to find someone who can provide a character reference

• Reach out to the HR Department to find someone who can provide a personal reference

When can you include a personal reference?

• Once you have three professional references confirmed, you may add an additional contact under the separate heading of “Personal Reference”

• Once you have two professional references confirmed, you may add an additional contact under the separate heading of “Personal Reference”

• Once you have four professional references confirmed, you may add an additional contact under the separate heading of “Personal Reference”

• Once you have five professional references confirmed, you may add an additional contact under the separate heading of “Personal Reference”