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Reference Checks: Sample Questions and Best Practices

4 Corner Resources Staffing Blog

If there is one thing candidates and hiring managers can agree on, it’s that reference checks can be a pain. Always do your reference checks to catch red flags before making a bad hire and assess fit before making an offer. We’ll also give you sample reference check questions for your next interview round.

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Why the best hospitals use automated reference checks

iCIMS

Simply put, iCIMS SkillSurvey automates the process of getting feedback from references. A study showed that hospitals using iCIMS SkillSurvey have higher HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) star ratings than other hospitals, specifically in areas that measure patient satisfaction.

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Do you really know how to reference check?

Social Talent

Do you really understand the purpose of a reference check? The reason you are completing a reference check is to confirm the information you already have. What a reference check is not: A chance to convince you you’re making the right decision. Be confident in your decision before you make that reference call.

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How to Issue Reference Requests to New Employees

Hireserve

Whether at interview or offer stage, issuing reference requests can be a pretty unenjoyable process. In this guide, we’re going to explore how the tools within some Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment CRMs can help you to manage your reference requests process more efficiently and cost-effectively. Let’s read on.

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Soft Skills, Hard Benefits: Assessing the Key Predictors of Successful Hires

Collecting references from former managers and colleagues to collect critical success predictors. Download our eBook and discover how employee soft skills can translate into hard benefits for your company: 6 primary soft skills that will influence a candidate’s future success. What you might be missing and how the process should work.

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Best Practices on How to Ask Someone to Be a Reference

Zengig

It’s a must to ask someone’s permission before using them as a reference when you’re applying for a job. We’ll lay out what makes a good reference and share a sample template you can use when requesting one below. Who to ask for a job reference. What makes a good reference? Who not to ask for a job reference.

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6 Questions You Should Ask a Candidate's References

Glassdoor for Employers

To really understand whether a candidate would be the right fit, it's always a good idea to talk to the people who know best: their references. Best Practices to Keep in Mind When Contacting References. First of all, it's a good idea to give the candidate at hand some visibility into how you conduct reference checks. "I

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The Road Map to Improving the "Quality of Hire" in Your Organization

Speaker: Matt Craven, Talent Acquisition Project Manager, Schneider Electric

Is using assessment tools enough? Are references enough? How does an organization minimize their risk? What steps do they take to improve the “quality of hire”? Most importantly, how do you measure change in quality of hire? Is interviewing enough?

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Building AI to Unlearn Bias in Recruiting

Research shows that the hiring process is biased and unfair. While we have made progress to solve this, it’s potentially at risk due to advancements in AI technology. This eBook covers these issues & shows you how AI can ensure workplace diversity.