PRC-3 · Chapter 8 · Question 59 of 74
Before finalizing a job offer for a cashier position, a bank contacts the candidate's previous employers and checks their financial credit history to ensure they are trustworthy. What is this screening step called?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Background / Reference check
Explanation
A background or reference check verifies a candidate's past employment, criminal, and financial records to protect the company from a bad hire.
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