4 In addition to the application form. and interview, references provide further

4 In addition to the application form. and interview, references provide further confidential information about the

prospective employee.

Required:

(a) Define the purpose of a reference. (3 marks)

4 Overview:References are used by most employers as a key part of their selection process, but mainly to verify facts about the candidate ratherthan as an aid to decision making. The reference check is usually the last stage in the selection process and r