{"id":17464,"date":"2022-07-16T22:57:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T20:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blinkx.com\/?p=7096"},"modified":"2022-08-02T13:16:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T12:16:39","slug":"what-reference-check-questions-can-employers-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/background\/what-reference-check-questions-can-employers-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"What Reference Check Questions Can Employers Ask?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Conducting a reference check can provide more detailed insight into a candidate\u2019s work history, character, and qualifications than an employment verification does. What questions can you ask during a reference check? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n This article shares common reference check questions so you can develop a compliant list that provides the answers you need to hire with confidence.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n As part of the employment screening process, hiring managers or a third-party employment screening provider may perform a professional reference check. It\u2019s during this process many hiring managers and candidates might ask:<\/p>\n Unlike Employment Verifications, reference check questions are much more expansive and provide more detailed insight into a candidate\u2019s work history and qualifications. While equally important, Employment Verifications can only confirm details provided by the candidate, such as dates of employment (start and end) and job titles, to help ensure candidates aren\u2019t dishonest on their resumes.<\/p>\n On the other hand, reference checks allow more specific questions about candidates\u2019 work histories and further details like their job responsibilities, work ethic, and character. All of which are necessary details when determining who will be a good fit for the position and your company.<\/p>\n So, what questions can<\/em> potential employers ask references? <\/strong>GoodHire is breaking down the types of reference check questions that can be asked during the screening process.<\/p>\n As a hiring manager, you likely have a go-to list of typical questions you ask to better understand a candidate, the reference, and their working relationship. Knowing how closely the reference worked or works with the candidate can make a significant difference in the information they disclose and how you can apply that to hiring decisions. (Check out our reference check form to get an idea of what one could look like.)<\/p>\n For example, if a reference worked with the candidate every day, they\u2019ll have better insight into who they are and how they perform in their job. But if a reference is more distanced from the candidate (i.e., not a direct report, of higher-level management, or on a different team), they may not have as much valuable insight.<\/p>\n With those scenarios in mind, hiring managers may ask questions including:<\/p>\n Once you understand the working relationship between the candidate and reference, you\u2019ll want to know about specific work skills, experience, responsibilities, and work ethic. Some of those questions may include:<\/p>\n Of course, you can expand or ask more questions to get a better sense of the candidate\u2019s skills and how they apply to the job they\u2019re seeking. For example, if a candidate applies for a management or leadership role, you will likely want to ask specific questions, including:<\/p>\n While having the relevant work skills and experience is crucial to any role, you also want to feel confident you\u2019re hiring a candidate who is enjoyable to work with and will make a positive contribution to your team and company. In other words: What is their personality like? What is their character like? Do their ethics and values align with the company? How do they perform when they\u2019re faced with adversity?<\/p>\n Reference check questions that directly relate to a candidate\u2019s character are certainly not off-limits for employers, and could give signs of what constitutes a bad or good reference check for candidates. If anything, they\u2019re the most telling when it comes to deciding whether to move forward with a candidate or pass on them altogether. Some character-related reference check questions may include:<\/p>\n Knowing which questions to ask during reference checks can sometimes be overwhelming. You want to ensure you\u2019re asking the right questions\u2014and in the right way\u2014to arm yourself with the information you need to make strategic hiring decisions.<\/p>\n Additionally, you want to remain compliant during in-depth reference checks, steering clear of questions that are off-limits, and follow all the pre-adverse action and adverse action steps as outlined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) if you decide not to hire.<\/p>\n To get the best of both worlds, turn to us to perform Reference Check Services. We take the time to ask in-depth, open-ended questions by phone with the candidate\u2019s reference to give you the answers and information you need to make an informed hiring decision.<\/p>\n Disclaimer<\/p>\n The resources provided here are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. We advise you to consult your own counsel if you have legal questions related to your specific practices and compliance with applicable laws.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Conducting a reference check can provide more detailed insight into a candidate\u2019s work history, character, and qualifications than an employment verification does. What questions can you ask during a reference check? This article shares common reference check questions so you can develop a compliant list that provides the answers you need to hire with confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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