Reply #13: Well they get your former employers from your employment history, so [View All]

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why would they want the same people listed as references? I'm pretty sure the "references" are supposed to be personal character references. Typically they are supposed to be not family members, and not former employers, but they can be friends or anyone you have known for a substantial period of time and who can attest to your character. This is what I vaguely remember from the "job seeking" training at the college I went to, 28 years ago. Times and customs may have changed since then.