Question

What does a job candidate’s reference do?

writes a formal letter about how he or she knows the candidate so that the candidate will be able to take the letter to a job interview
responds to a call or an e-mail from an employer seeking information about a possible job candidate
investigates a company for a job applicant
identifies job applicants for an employer and collects their résumés

Answer 1

responds to a call or an e-mail from an employer seeking information about a possible job candidate

A reference provides information about the candidate’s skills, work habits, and character—often by phone or email (or sometimes a written recommendation), when an employer asks.