Electronic Signature ---- Applicant agrees that the signature appearing on this application is the same as a handwritten signature for the purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility. ERC, Inc. and its affiliates, successors, and assigns may contact my former employer in connection with the consideration of my employment with them. All references are hereby authorized to release all information that they may have relevant to my employment with them. I hereby release ERC, Inc. and its affiliates, successors, and assigns, and all references from any liability that might be claimed because of information provided by such references.