Most employers request one or more references on a prospective employee to verify, for example, information about their employment history.
It is important that the employer obtain the individual's permission before contacting their current or previous employer, or anyone else, to obtain a reference.
Any job offer should be made conditional on satisfactory references being obtained.
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