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The document outlines steps for checking job candidate references which includes obtaining referee details, deciding questions to ask, contacting referees, and using reference information to choose the best applicant.

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Checking References Document

The document outlines steps for checking job candidate references which includes obtaining referee details, deciding questions to ask, contacting referees, and using reference information to choose the best applicant.

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Steps for Checking References

Step 1: Obtain referee details from your interviewees or shortlisted applicants

Step 2: Decide what you want to ask the referees


What is the nature of your relationship with the applicant?
In what capacity is/was the applicant employed by your business?
What were the dates of their employment?
What duties and responsibilities does/did the applicant have?
What the applicant’s reason for leaving?
General performance questions
What would you say are the applicant’s strengths?
What would you say are the applicant’s development areas (eg. weaknesses)?

Step 3: Contact the referees

Step 4: Choose a successful applicant


Use the information that you’ve collated during the reference check, as well as their
interview and application, to help you pick the best person for the job.

WHENIWORK.COM/HR

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