Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: experience with time and leave rules and regulations as it is related to scheduling practices; prioritizing simultaneous tasks; using various computer software applications to enter, monitor, sort, calculate, and retrieve data and information to create, edit and reformat various reports; auditing files, tracing errors and making corrections in time and leave postings; filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, using and completing forms; using databases, and automated systems to accomplish work; working with and communicating with employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.