What is asked during a reference check?
Here are some of the questions that may be asked during a reference check:
- When did (name) work for your company? Could you confirm starting and ending employment dates?
- What was her/his position?
- Could I briefly review (name’s) resume?
- Why did (name) leave the company?
- What was her/his starting and ending salary?
Are backdoor reference checks legal?
But are they illegal? It is not illegal to get an opinion from someone connected to a candidate, however there are particular practices to avoid. If you’re a recruiter, you will probably have a legal responsibility to your clients that are best met by ensuring you conduct (typically two) thorough reference checks.
Do references check job title?
What can recruiters ask when checking references? When collecting references, most recruiters will ask basic information about the candidate such as job title, and duration of service. They may also want to confirm the candidate’s duties and responsibilities.
How do I complete a reference check?
Reference check steps
- Verify the candidate’s name.
- Confirm how they know the candidate.
- Ask what makes the candidate a good fit.
- Have the reference rank the candidate.
- Find out the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Ask about the candidate’s behavior.
- Take the process seriously.
- Conduct two verbal checks.
What can you not ask on a reference check?
Discrimination in Reference Checking
- Race.
- Height & Weight.
- Financial Information.
- Unemployed Status.
- Background Checks.
- Religious Affiliation Or Beliefs.
- Citizenship.
- Marital Status, Number Of Children.
Should I worry about reference checks?
Do employers always check references? Essentially, yes. While it’s true that not 100% of Human Resources (HR) departments will call your references during pre-employment screening, many do. If you’re about to begin a job search, you should expect to have your references checked.
How long should a reference check take?
Usually it takes 2–3 days once the reference check is completed, if the recruiter is busy with other immediate hiring it may take a bit longer.