When we change jobs, there are cases in which the company we are applying to work for chooses to carry out a reference check. More and more employers are asking to perform reference checks depending on the company or position. Therefore, we would like to explain the role of reference checks.
Reference checks refer to identity inquiries. In other words, a co-worker at your previous job must confirm that no false information has been provided. Particular regarding your performance in your previous job or your work status.
There are three main reasons why a company performs a reference check.
For example, when a company wants to hire people who can communicate in English on a daily basis, even though the applicant can communicate, they did not actually use English as part of their job.
You may not be able to confirm in detail whether you were working on a team. You also may want to confirm how much overtime work was done. In that case, you can verify the personality objectively by performing a reference check.
Although it is difficult to write about a leave of absence on the resume, the company may be concerned about it. Although the applicant has not submitted a report, the information you want to confirm can be checked by performing a reference check.
Normally, reference checks are usually requested from two supervisors in their previous job. Of course, you should ask someone who has many opportunities to work with you. Or who is familiar with you, and who is familiar with the purpose of a reference check. If your supervisor does not know what a reference check is, please explain its purpose before proceeding with the request.
Depending on the company, the job change agent and the company to which the application is made will review the reference check. Reference checks at financial institutions are often reviewed by third-party organizations.
Reference checks are generally performed over the telephone. It's a good idea to share the phone number you have asked for in advance with the person carrying out the reference check.
A reference check is always performed before an offer letter is sent. However, some companies perform a reference check during the selection process. Others do it for verification after an informal decision has been made and an offer letter has been sent.
If you are considering a change in job to a foreign company or a Japanese company with global presence, Robert Walters can assist you with gathering useful information and making your job search more efficient. Robert Walters also provides job seekers with new and exciting job opportunities.
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