A former supervisor has already agreed to be one of your references. What should you do after a job interview?
A)Do nothing. Your former supervisor will let you know if he or she is contacted.
B)Send your former supervisor a check to compensate him or her for the time it will take to serve as your reference.
C)Write an e-mail message to your former supervisor to tell him or her about the position and company and to review what you would like him or her to stress to the prospective employer.
D)Ask your former supervisor to call the employer immediately so that your reference comes in before anyone else's.

Question

A former supervisor has already agreed to be one of your references. What should you do after a job interview? 
A)Do nothing. Your former supervisor will let you know if he or she is contacted.
B)Send your former supervisor a check to compensate him or her for the time it will take to serve as your reference.
C)Write an e-mail message to your former supervisor to tell him or her about the position and company and to review what you would like him or her to stress to the prospective employer.
D)Ask your former supervisor to call the employer immediately so that your reference comes in before anyone else's.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

It is always a good idea to follow up with your references after a job interview to let them know about the position and company and to review what you would like them to stress to the prospective employer. This will help ensure that your references are prepared and can speak positively about you. Sending a thank-you note to your potential employer is also a good idea. Options A and D are not advisable as they assume that the former supervisor will let you know if he or she is contacted and they prioritize your reference over others. Option B is not appropriate because it implies that you are compensating your reference for their time, which is not necessary or professional.

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