Here are some things to think about: There are several strong candidates. If the employer has received a large number of applications for a particular position, then the list of candidates invited for an interview can be quite long. Where this is the case, it is not uncommon for an employer to be faced with several strong candidates and decide to use a reference checking service after the interview to simply narrow the field before drawing up a list of candidates to go forward with a second interview.
Your references might not be good enough. You may well be under the impression that the people who are going to provide a reference for you are going to paint you in the best possible light. This may not be the case. I said I was looking for someone who got personal satisfaction from making colleagues successful. He also told Pat that Jane had formed strong relationships throughout the organization.
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Read more on Hiring and recruitment or related topics Managing yourself , Talent management and Business communication. Rebecca Knight is currently a senior correspondent at Insider covering careers and the workplace.
Previously she was a freelance journalist and a lecturer at Wesleyan University. Partner Center. Tips for ensuring positive reference. Opt for professional over personal. Tailor reference choices. Ask references if you can use them.
Give details to references. Thank the references. Typical questions references might be asked. How do you know the job candidate and how long have you known them? Is this person still currently working for you? If not, when did they leave? What sort of workplace attitude does this candidate have? What are some of their strengths? What are some of their weaknesses?
How do you think the candidate would perform in the role they are applying for? How well does this person work with a team? How well does this person work independently? Is this candidate proficient in the specific skills required by this position? Why do you think I should hire this person? Read More 11 Types of Jobs in Organics. Related View More arrow right. There are employers who only check references on the final candidate they want to hire.
This is a mistake. You could be tempted to ask only superficial questions, and you might be missing out on other very strong candidates. Instead, narrow your list down and then check references on everyone in that list before making an offer to any one of them. Plus, making an offer contingent on a positive reference check creates a legal relationship between the employer and candidate.
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