Standard Reference Check Questions
1.What was (candidate's) period of employment?
2.Please outline (candidate's) position and responsibilities.
3.Reviewing (candidate's) resume, does this job title and job description match the position that the candidate held?
4.What was (candidate's) reporting structure?
5.If (candidate) did not report to you, what was your working relationship?
6.How long have your worked with /known (candidate)?
7.What was (candidate's) reason for leaving your company?
8.Can you tell me (candidate's) salary at the time of leaving?
9.Please rate (candidate's) reliability.
10.How would you describe (candidate's) honesty and integrity?
11.How did (candidate) get along with co-workers and management?
12.If (candidate) supervised/managed any employees, how would you describe her/his supervisory/management skills?
13.Describe (candidate's) ability to handle pressure? Can you give me an example?
14.Ability to organize, prioritize and manage time?
15.Ability to handle conflict?
16.Ability to work as a team member?
17.How would you rate (candidate's) communication skills?
18.How has (candidate) displayed initiative?
19.Please describe (candidate's) work ethic.
20.Please rate (candidate's) problem-solving skills.
21.How would you describe the quality of (candidate's) work?
22.Can you tell me about (candidate's) flexibility with regard to job tasks and working conditions?
23.What do you consider (candidate's) key strengths?
24.What would you consider to be (candidate's) areas for improvement?
25.What would you say was (candidate's) biggest accomplishment while working at your company?
26.How would you rate (candidate's) overall job performance?
27.Was (candidate) ever promoted while working at your company?
28.(Candidate) is being considered for the following position, do you think he/she is a good fit?
29.Theoretically, would you re-employ him/her?
30.Is there anything else you would like to add about (candidate)?