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Usually no. A work laptop is rarely the right device for reference checks because employer-managed browsers, downloads, histories, and security tools can expose sensitive late-stage job-search activity.
Usually yes, if the Relay address forwards reliably to an inbox you monitor and you can reply cleanly. Here is when Firefox Relay helps with reference checks, where it can create friction, and when a dedicated inbox is safer.
Usually only if that number is stable and you will keep it active. For most job seekers, a personal or dedicated job-search number is safer for late-stage reference checks.
Usually no. A college email can work for reference checks only if it will stay active, you check it daily, and you expect to keep control of it through the full hiring process.
Should you use two phone numbers for reference checks? Usually no, but a separate line can help you protect privacy, avoid missed calls, and keep hiring follow-up organized.
Usually no. Reference checks usually work better with one stable inbox you monitor closely, not two addresses that can split time-sensitive messages across threads and portals.
A burner email can protect your main inbox during a job search, but reference checks usually need a more stable address. Learn when a burner email helps and when to switch.
A burner phone number is usually not the best choice for reference checks because late-stage hiring often needs stable follow-up, voicemail, and continuity that true burner numbers may not provide.
A custom domain email can be a smart choice for reference checks if you want a stable, professional inbox that stays separate from your main personal email without looking temporary or disposable.
Yes, you can use Google Voice for reference checks if the number is stable, monitored, and presented professionally. This guide explains when it helps, where it can backfire, and how to use it well.