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    This document provides guidance on conducting reference checks for applicants, including sample questions to ask references. It lists basic questions in three categories: employment verification, job performance, and workplace behavior. It also provides more advanced questions regarding leadership, communication, planning, decision-making, teamwork, ethics, and managing pressure. The guide advises closing the reference check by thanking the reference and asking if they have any other information relevant to the hiring decision.

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    This document provides guidance on conducting reference checks for applicants, including sample questions to ask references. It lists basic questions in three categories: employment verification, job performance, and workplace behavior. It also provides more advanced questions regarding leadership, communication, planning, decision-making, teamwork, ethics, and managing pressure. The guide advises closing the reference check by thanking the reference and asking if they have any other information relevant to the hiring decision.

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    Telephone Reference Check Form

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    This document provides guidance on conducting reference checks for applicants, including sample questions to ask references. It lists basic questions in three categories: employment verification, job performance, and workplace behavior. It also provides more advanced questions regarding leadership, communication, planning, decision-making, teamwork, ethics, and managing pressure. The guide advises closing the reference check by thanking the reference and asking if they have any other information relevant to the hiring decision.

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    Western Washington University

    TELEPHONE REFERENCE CHECK GUIDE


    Applicant Name: Person Contacted: Firm/Organization: Reference Checked by: Date: Position Applied For: Title of Person Contacted: Phone #:

    <Applicant> is being considered for employment at WWU as a <Position Title>. You were listed as a former employer. [Applicant] has signed a release form that authorizes the release of the following information. or on a 0 to 10 scale (0 being the lowest scale and 10 the highest), how does s/he respond to pressure?

    Basic Sample Reference Check Questions--Below are basic sample reference check questions: 1. Verify applicants employment dates stated on resume or application. 2. Verify applicants most recent job responsibilities. 3. On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 is poor, 10 is excellent), how did he/she live up to her/his responsibilities? 4. Were there other duties or responsibilities not mentioned (above)? 5. How long did you supervise <NAME>? 6. Did <NAME> perform his/her duties proficiently as required by this position? If no, in what ways was he/she deficient? 7. In your opinion, what areas does he/she require more training or development? 8. How would you describe the quality and quantity of his/her work? OR on a scale of 1 to 10, how would you describe the quality and quantity of his/her work? 9. How would you describe his interpersonal skills with management and peers? 10. Verify if reason for leaving given on his/her application is accurate. If not, what was it? 11. Motivated, self-starter; team playerwhich word best describes him/her? Why? 12. Did he/she work more effectively working as a team player or independently in most situations? 13. How well did he/she respond to pressure? 14. How well was this person organized? 15. Was his/her assignment completed on time? Yes No 16. How well did he/she get along with clients, co-workers, and supervisors? 17. How did he/she respond to criticism and resolving interpersonal conflicts? 18. How would you describe her/his attendance? 19. How would you describe her/his punctuality? 20. Would you rehire her/him at the same level? If no, why not? Yes No 21. Did you ever have to discipline for gross misconduct or violation of company rules? Advanced Sample Reference Check Questions--Below are sample reference check questions: 1. How would you describe her/his leadership, managerial, or supervisory skills? 2. Does he/she communicate well orally and in writing? 3. How do you rate his/her ability to plan short-term? Long-term? 4. Did he/she make sound and timely decisions? 5. Did he/she work effectively with management, subordinates and peers? 6. Did he/she demonstrate support company rules and ethics? 7. How well did the individual manage crisis, pressure or stress?
    Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. Is there anything else that you think I might find helpful in making a hiring decision?

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