Reference Checking Form: Candidate Name
Reference Checking Form: Candidate Name
Reference Name: _____________________________________________________ Reference Company Name: _____________________________________________ Reference Position: ___________________________________________________ Ask the refrence to verify the following: Company Name Yes No
Dates of Employment Yes No Position Held Yes No Salary Yes No Reason for Leaving Yes No
1. Please describe the type of work for which the candidate was responsible. 2. How would you describe the candidates relationships with coworkers, subordinates (if applicable, and with superiors? 3. How would you describe the candidates attitude towards their work? 4. How would you describe the quality and quantity of the candidates work? 5. What were his/her strengths on the job?
6. What were his/her weaknesses on the job? 7. Did the candidate have any unexcused attendance issues (frequent absences, tardiness, etc)? 8. How did the candidate deal with conflicts? 9. Did the candidate supervise others? If yes: if I spoke to those employees, how do you think they would describe his/her management style? 10. This individual has applied for the position as a ___________ with our company. Would you recommend him/her for this position? Why or why not? 11. Is there anything else I need to know about this candidate as they are being considered for this position? 12. What is your overall assessment of the candidate? 13. Would this individual be eligible for rehire? Why or why not?
I appreciate you taking the time to share your perceptions about_______________________. Thank you and goodbye.
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