References Checking

☰ Employment References

☰ Character Reference Check

☰ Gaps in employment history

☰ Identity and Address Verification - whether the applicant is who he or she claims to be. Generally includes verification of the candidate's present and previous addresses. Can include a money laundering, identity and terrorist check and one to verify the validity of passports.

☰ Whether an applicant holds a directorship

☰ Credit History (credit score is not included)

✿ The current emphasis on security and identity-verification

✿ The increasing cost of a bad hiring decision, both to a company's budget and reputation

✿ The increased scrutiny that management is now subject to following a number of high-profile corporate scandals

✿ Federal and state laws require background checks for specific jobs including various government positions

☛ How would you describe the applicant's judgment?

☛ What would you say was his/her biggest accomplishment while working at your company?

☛ The applicant is being considered for the following position, do you think he/she is a good fit?

☛ Theoretically, would you re-employ him/her?

☛ Can you tell me applicant's salary at the time of leaving?

☛ Is there anything else you would like to add about this applicant?

☛ For job candidates seeking their first jobs

☛ For job candidates with little formal work experience

☛ For job candidates who have not worked for a long period of time

☛ When previous employment references are unobtainable for any reason

☛ What was the applicant's job title?

☛ Period of employment?

☛ Reason for leaving?

☛ Main duties and responsibilities?

☛ Overall rating of work performance?

☛ Applicant's strengths and weaknesses?

☛ Describe applicant's honesty and reliability

☛ Describe applicant's working relationships with supervisors and co-workers

☛ Hypothetically, would you re-employ the applicant?

☛ Is there anything else you would like to add about this

applicant?