Telephone Reference Check Form

Reference

Date:

Applicant name:

Position Applying For:

Name of Reference:

Job Title:

Company:

Contact Number:

Position applicant held in company:

Period of employment:

Main duties and responsibilities:

Overall rating of work performance:

Applicant's strengths:

Areas for improvement:

Describe applicant's honesty and reliability:

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

What was the applicant's reason for leaving:

Hypothetically, would you re-employ the applicant:

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

Reference done by:

This is a basic reference check form that can be used as an initial screening tool to assess a candidate's suitability. For a more comprehensive and detailed employment check go to the sample Reference Check Form. This form can be used for a more intensive screening of the job candidate.

This basic telephone reference check is a practical and quick screening tool that provides useful clarification about the candidate's actual work experience and performance and whether he or she is able to perform the job.

Once you have conducted an initial screening and want more information on the job candidate it is advisable to do a thorough reference check that evaluates the candidate's behavioral competencies as they relate to the position in addition to technical skills and experience. View standard Reference Check Questions

Use these detailed Free Job Descriptions to identify job task and competency requirements before conducting an employment check.

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