I used to think
of reference checks as a waste of time because I had never had a reference call that was critical of a candidate.
So the question is how do we use our resources more efficiently to get more out
of the reference check process and make better hiring decisions with better information?
Do they triple - screen their caregiver employees carefully, including
use of reference checks, driving records and criminal background investigations?
These are the
kinds of reference check questions a potential employer will ask if you return a reference checking phone call.
These sample employment reference and verification of employment policies are suitable for the
majority of reference checks, especially those checks requested in written format.
A key
part of a reference check is to independently verify that past employers are real and the contact numbers are legitimate.
It's important that old records be deleted in a way that shows the information did exist at one time, should the company be sued or just to be able to confirm that a former employee worked there in the
event of a reference check, according to Larrivee.
Employee reference checks using our Tru - View automated reference checking system that takes the hassle
out of reference checking while giving you higher quality feedback from people who have firsthand experience with your prospective employee.
LinkedIn is as important as your resume, it is the first
point of reference check for most Hiring Professionals and Recruiters to «check you out» online.
Up to 85 % of recruiters and hiring managers google potential candidates as part of their reference check
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful
completion of reference checks, criminal background check and — for full - time positions and designated safety - sensitive part - time positions — a pre-employment physical that includes a drug test.
Part
of the reference checks will include social media checks as well, which is why I recommend individuals keep their personal and professional social media separate.
Jun, 2010 16 Comments A strong resume and interview may place job seekers in the running for a position, but a new survey from OfficeTeam finds the results
of a reference check can be the real deal maker — or breaker.
Well, if you guessed that one in five job candidates would be discarded from consideration during the hiring process as a result
of a reference check, you'd be right, at least according to a recent Office Team survey.