INTERVIEWING RESOURCES
VIII. Reference Check
Reference checks are an important final step to the interview process. This is the opportunity for the hiring manager to obtain information on the applicant鈥檚 past performance and to confirm prior experience and job requirements. Checking an applicant鈥檚 reference takes pre-planning. As with conducting an interview, prepare your questions in advance. Include questions that confirm the applicant鈥檚 responsibilities with their previous/current employer as well as their performance in the position. Hiring managers should inform potential candidates that their current employer will be contacted prior to a firm offer of employment. For further assistance, please read 鈥Conducting a Reference Check鈥.听
While some employers will not respond to requests for reference checks it is important to make the effort. If necessary, contact the applicant for additional references who can speak directly to their prior performance.
Checking prior job performance should not be limited to non-麻豆精品视频applicants. Past performance is a good predictor of future behavior. Hiring departments are strongly urged to contact Employee Relations to review personnel files of current or previous employees prior to concluding the selection process.