When Getting References for a Job Search, It Is a Good

When getting references for a job search, it is a good idea to

A) ask for permission to use them as a reference as soon as you start the job search.
B) ask for permission to use them as a reference at least a month in advance of the job search.
C) have little contact with the reference before the job search.
D) choose a reference you don't know very well.
E) avoid contacting them during the job search.