How to perform a reference check

What is a reference check Employers perform reference checks to ensure that the qualifications an applicant has claimed to have are genuine, that their employment history is honest, and that their work ethic and personal values are going to have a constructive impact on the company. An employer will usually check previous employment information, as well as contacting personal references to ensure you have the right personality for the company. Why is a reference check important Performing reference checks makes sure an applicant is who they say they are, and that they can perform the tasks they claim to be able to perform. Such a screening process is an essential way of verifying the claims made in an application, and provides a potential employer with a much wider understanding of the applicant. How to perform a reference check While you could perform reference checks on your own by simply requesting reference contact information from the applicant, a better bet would be to hire a pre-employment screening service – who can perform reference checks as part of a wider background screen. All in all, there is never a better time to get started than right now. Be sure that you improve your hiring methods by implementing proper reference checks and a pre-employment screening process.]]>

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