Which term means people who have known you for at least a year and can provide information about your skills, character, and achievements?

• A. Interview
• B. Gross Pay
• C. References
• D. Net Pay

Answer: (C)

When a job seeker lists people who have known them for a meaningful time and can speak about their skills, character, and achievements, those people are references. References are typically former supervisors, coworkers, mentors, or teachers who have observed your work over a period (often at least a year) and can share concrete, firsthand examples of your abilities, reliability, and accomplishments. Employers ask for references to verify what you’ve claimed on your resume and to get a sense of how you perform in real work situations.

The other terms don’t fit this role: an interview is a hiring step where you meet the employer; gross pay and net pay are about earnings before and after deductions, not about people who can vouch for you.