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General information regarding reference check:
- Call, thank reference for time and describe basic functions of this job.
- Inform reference that responses are kept confidential; we have signed release from candidate
- At the end of reference check, ask if there are other references that might be helpful for you to speak with regarding this applicant.
- Describe your working and/or personal relationship with the candidate.
- What are/were the primary functions performed by him/her with your business?
- How did he/she get along with co-workers?
- Was he/she a team player?
- How did he/she relate to clients/customers?
- How would you characterize the quality of work performed by this person?
- What are his/her work-related strengths?
- Describe any weaknesses that would interfere with job performance.
- How would you characterize his/her attitude toward change, learning new things and being flexible in a constantly changing work environment?
- How was his/her attendance on the job? Was he/she frequently absent or tardy?
- Please comment on his/her work habits regarding such things as organizational skills, initiative and problem solving skills.
- How closely was it necessary to supervise him/her? Could he/she work productively on his/her own without close supervision after he/she had been trained?
- Describe his/her verbal and written communication skills.
- What was his/her reason for leaving? (if applicable)
- Is he/she eligible for rehire by your organization?
- Do you have any additional comments or is there anything you think I should know about this person that might help me make a decision about this person’s fit for our position and organization?