A reference check can shed light on a candidate's character; more so than a resume or interview. Understanding the methods and benefits of a reference check will help to reduce resume fraud and other hiring risks.
Use the same questions in all reference checks in order to compare candidates. Asking the same questions will help to determine which candidate is better. During a reference check, start with simple questions and gradually delve deeper.
A reference check allows you to ask the candidate's colleagues and former supervisor about matters that were not addressed in the interview or that could not be answered directly by the candidate.
Specifically, the following can be verified.
A reference check can shine a light on a person's commitment to work and personality, from the perspective of a third party. It is important to determine whether the candidate's skill set, approach to work, and personality match the position.
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