Question

Which of the following would be the least effective reference?
a.
Your boss at your part-time job
b.
Your grandfather who is a small business owner
c.
Your neighbor for whom you do odd jobs
d.
Your guidance counselor

Answer 1

b. Your grandfather who is a small business owner.

Family members are generally seen as biased and unobjective, so they make the weakest references. A boss, guidance counselor, or even a neighbor (non‑relative) are more credible.