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Reference Check Sample Qs

The document provides a list of sample reference-check questions for evaluating a job candidate's previous employment. It includes questions about employment dates, job responsibilities, performance, and interpersonal skills. The document emphasizes taking notes during the call and concludes with a reminder to thank the reference for their time and honesty.

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Reference Check Sample Qs

The document provides a list of sample reference-check questions for evaluating a job candidate's previous employment. It includes questions about employment dates, job responsibilities, performance, and interpersonal skills. The document emphasizes taking notes during the call and concludes with a reminder to thank the reference for their time and honesty.

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Sample Reference-Check Questions

You do not need to use all of the following questions. Pick a few you feel comfortable
asking as your own and that will suffice. (I’ve highlighted in bold my personal favorites.)

Take notes while on the phone with the former employer so you can add this
information to the prospects folder.

 When did (candidate) work for your company? Could you confirm starting and
ending employment dates?
 What was his or her starting and ending salaries? (They may or may not be
willing to share this information.)
 What was (candidate’s) position?
 Can you describe his or her duties or responsibilities?
 Why did (candidate) leave the company?
 Did (candidate) miss a great deal of work? Was he or she frequently late?
 Were you aware of any issues that impacted his or her job performance?
 Did he or she get along well with management and co-workers? Was (candidate)
able to work as a team member?
 Did (candidate) have other employees under his or her supervision? How
effective was (candidate) at managing?
 If I spoke to those employees, how do you think they would describe
(candidate’s) management style?
 Was (candidate) promoted while with your company?
 How did (candidate) handle conflict, if it arose? How about pressure?
Stress?
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 Did you evaluate (candidate’s) performance? Can you speak to his or her
strengths and weaknesses?
 What was (candidate’s) biggest accomplishment while working for your
company?
 When I asked the candidate what you would probably say about him or her, the
candidate said you would most likely say [insert the candidate’s words]. Is this
accurate?
 Would you rehire (candidate) if the opportunity arose?
 If I describe the position for which we are hiring, could you describe how good a
fit you think (candidate) would be for the position?
 Is there anything about which I haven’t asked that you feel I should know?

Always thank that person for sharing his or her time, attention, and honesty.

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