Reference Checks

A reference check is a method in recruiting that involves scrutinizing the information provided by the newly hired employee by contacting previous employers of the candidate. It is a crucial and common step in the hiring process

Benefits of reference checks

• Verification of information given by newly hired employee; employer comes to know the truthfulness.
• In case there’s any kind of criminal or illegal activity involved, employers come to know.
• The employer can forecast the future of employees in the company by looking at past employment.
• Employers get to know the pattern of employee’s careers.

What is included in reference checking?

• Dates of employment
• Dates of school attendance
• College degree
• Job titles and extent of experience
• Reference perspective of job candidate
• Personal details/background check