At her interview, Andrea Wells is asked to provide three work-related references. What is the biggest drawback of this selection method?
A) The references are likely to be untruthful when contacted by Andrea's prospective employer.
B) The references are unlikely to be able to verify her reasons for leaving her previous employment.
C) This may give away information about Andrea's previous salary, which will unjustly influence the job offer.
D) Because Andrea provided these references, they are likely to make positive remarks about her.
E) This method can help to verify background information, but it is extremely expensive to use.

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References provided by a candidate are typically chosen because they are likely to speak positively about the candidate, which can introduce bias into the hiring process.

At Her Interview, Andrea Wells Is Asked to Provide Three