When you're interviewing for a new job, the process of reference checking often feels shrouded in mystery: People are talking about you, but you don't know exactly what they're saying or what impact ...

In the wake of high-profile news about employee bad behavior, including the #MeToo movement and workplace sexual harassment, recruiters and hiring managers are instituting or adding more rigor to ...

Q. When it comes to checking references, is it even worth the effort? A. Reference checking done correctly can be very powerful. Most reference checking is a box-checking exercise. A list of standard ...

When you think you’ve found the ideal candidate, it’s time to focus on reference and background checks. All too often reference checks are treated as an afterthought or a mere formality. The reality ...

Ask hiring managers if they enjoy conducting candidate reference checks and you are likely to see a lot of eye rolling. But, in a time when candidates cannot be accepted at face-value alone, the need ...

When assessing a potential new hire, have you ever had to ask yourself, "How wasn't this flagged during the reference check?" If so, you could be missing key steps when checking the candidate’s ...

You are ready to make an employment offer to the candidate you believe is perfect for the marketing position you have been struggling to fill. Before you make the offer, someone says, “Shouldn’t we ...

Reference checks should be initiated for all final candidates prior to recommending a candidate for the position. Obtain several professional references for each candidate under serious consideration.

All of the résumés have been reviewed, the candidates have been interviewed, and you think you’ve got just the right person to fill that open spot at your charity. So is it time to offer the job? Not ...

While most companies believe reference checks are outdated, many still rely on them to make the final determination of whether they’ll extend an offer or move on to alternative candidates. A recent ...

Reference questions are a tremendously powerful tool that helps employers understand whether they’re bringing aboard the best candidate for the role. Reference checks are also one of the best ways for ...