Reference Checking
Reference Checking - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Validity - Reference checks are useful for predicting applicant job performance, better than years of education or job experience, but not as effective as cognitive ability tests; Reference checks can add incremental validity when used with other selection procedures, such as cognitive ability and self-report measures of personality; Adding structure (as is done with employment interviews) can enhance their effectiveness
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/assessment-and-selection/other-assessment-methods/reference-checking/
A Guide to Reference Checks: Questions to Ask, Best Practices ... - Indeed
What are reference checks, and how do they work? Reference checks serve as a second opinion when considering a given candidate. They allow you to dig deeper by connecting with the candidate’s former employers, co-workers and educators (known as their “references”).
https://www.indeed.com/lead/a-guide-to-reference-check-questions
How to Check References | Robert Half
Best practices when you check references. Here are three pieces of advice on handling the frequently difficult process of checking references for job candidates you’re considering hiring: Let the candidate know you check references. Be clear with candidates at the outset of the job interview process that your company will be checking their references. Checking references is perfectly legal as long as the information being verified is job-related and does not violate discrimination laws.
https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/evaluating-job-candidates/tips-for-how-and-why-to-check-references
What is a Reference Check? | SmartRecruiters
Checking references involves contacting previous employers, supervisors, schools, and so forth to verify key employment and educational information and learn more about a candidate’s background, experiences, and skills. The pros and cons of reference checks Many experts debate the utility of reference checks. Skeptics argue that reference checks:
https://www.smartrecruiters.com/resources/glossary/reference-check/Reference Checking 101 - United States Office of Personnel Management
Reference checks should be conducted once the applicant pool is narrowed down to the top candidate(s). Three Easy Steps: STEP 1 . Decide who will conduct the reference check (e.g., hiring official or HR specialist) Develop questions for references (see sample questions) STEP 2 . Inform candidates you will be checking their references and request permission, if not
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/assessment-and-selection/other-assessment-methods/reference_checking_101/
Reference Checking Services - Allison & Taylor
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Reference Checking Guide - United States Office of Personnel Management
Reference checking aims to verify the information a candidate provided (e.g., resume) and can provide a different perspective. Both instances present a better picture to the hiring manager of how the candidate would perform on the job. Reference checks are conducted once the applicant pool is narrowed down to the top candidate(s).
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/assessment-and-selection/other-assessment-methods/referencechecking.pdf
8 Questions to Ask When Conducting a Reference Check - Indeed
Here are eight reference check questions you can use to help determine if the candidate you’re pursuing is the best fit for your job. 1. What was it like to work with this candidate? Asking a reference this question will prompt them to share their day-to-day experience working alongside or managing the candidate.
https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/5-useful-questions-employers-should-ask-when-conducting-a-reference-check
How To Check References by Email: A Complete Guide
How to check references by email You can follow these steps to check references by email: 1. Ask for contact information Ask the candidate to send you a list of references, including their email, their relationship with the candidate, the company they work for, and their position within the company.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/checking-references-by-email
Questions Employers Ask Conducting a Reference Check - The Balance Careers
Reference checks are also an opportunity for an employer to get a sense of a candidate's performance on the job and personal qualities. If you’re nervous about what will happen during a reference check, it might help to know what to expect. For example, there are standard questions that are used to check out prospective employees.
https://www.thebalancecareers.com/questions-employers-ask-when-conducting-a-reference-check-2062965
20 Best Questions to Ask References | Reference Checking | (2022)
What is a reference check? A reference check is a process of verifying information about a candidate during the hiring process. It can be conducted via phone or email and allows an employer to make a more informed hiring decision before extending an offer. When should you do a reference check?
https://www.apollotechnical.com/best-questions-to-ask-references/
Sample Reference Checklist (With Template) - Indeed
How do reference checks work? Reference checks are part of the hiring and recruiting process and take place just before a job offer. Most companies ask applicants to provide reference contact information on the application, but they only contact references for the selected candidate. Some companies might contact references for all candidates who interview to help choose.
https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/reference-checklist