Why do applicants use references when they are seeking a new job?

Answer 1

Too see if a candidate has been responsible in previous employment and to determine if the candidate has experience at the kind of work for which he is applying. But it seems to be some type of fallacy (begging the question). The candidate will only give references who will give a credible reference.

Answer 2

This is more of a scare tactic, if people leave out the references then the employer would assune that they are not very good. so most people will not apply if there references are not good. its just another way of cutting down on applicants.If you do put references the employer is still not allowed to contact them without contacting yourself first. To show legitimacy. Also true its a scare tactic. Basically it also shows you can get along with them even if you leave.

Answer 3

so that way the manager can see what you already know and its a more possible chance they will hire you but if u have no work history (like me) lol u can just list what u can do and already know

Answer 4

Job application forms are used for essentially the same reasons that any kind of forms are used. Since there are certain questions that the employer wants to ask of all the people who apply for jobs, it saves a lot of time to have those questions appear on a form, rather than having to ask them verbally. It is also true that if someone is actually hired, the information on the application form will be useful. Employers sometimes have to send mail (such as income tax forms) to their employees, and they therefore need to have their employees mailing address. That can be obtained from the application form.

Answer 5

To check whether you really have experience.

Answer 6

employers want one last validation to make sure they are choosing a good employee.

Answer 7

Employers want one last validation that they are choosing a good employee.

Answer 8

to help convince employers to hire them