Questions to Ask References - Hiring Practices, HR, Employment Screening

In our last video we established that one of the most effective tools for hiring managers is the reference check. However, reference checks are only good if you are asking the right questions. So, here are 8 questions that you should ask every reference.

1. What were the position and job responsibilities the candidate had while working at your company? This question is meant to help you verify the information on the candidate's resume and see if the candidate is qualified for the position you are hiring. A good follow up question is "Did the candidate complete these duties satisfactorily?

2. Do you think the candidate is qualified for the position? First, I would describe the position to the reference and then I would ask whether the reference believes that the candidate is qualified for the job. If the reference says yes, then I would follow up with question number three.

3. What are the applicant's strengths and weaknesses?
With the questions, you want to probe the reference for specific examples of when the candidate has demonstrated their strengths and gather an understanding of what they need to work on.

4. Is the candidate a team player? With this question, you want to gather an understanding of how well the candidate interacts with others. If the position works independently, then better questions may include "Did the candidate work well with their manager, did they get along with their peers? Or can you describe how well they interacted with customers?

5. What was the candidate's attendance record? Was the candidate on-time and dependable? The point of these questions is to guage whether the candidate regularly arrives on time and to find out if they miss a lot of work .

6. How does the candidate respond to performance reviews? You want to know if the manager provided the candidate with feedback and how the candidate responded. Did they make improvements, if so what areas did they improve upon? This information is another way to gauge a candidate's weaknesses. This is also a good time to ask how well the candidate deals with changes in job duties or within the organization.

7. What was the candidate's reason for leaving? And Would you rehire this candidate? On most job applications, candidates are required to state a reason for leaving a past job. This question is an opportunity to verify that reason. It is also
you some insight into the candidate's relationship with their former employer.


8. Is there anything I haven't asked that you would like to share with me?
A great way to close out your talk with a reference is to invite them to share any information that they think you should know. This can be positive and negative and essentially it can assist you with your hiring decision.

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