General information regarding reference check:

• Call, thank reference for time and describe basic functions of this job.
• Inform reference that responses are kept confidential; we have signed release from candidate
• At the end of reference check, ask if there are other references that might be helpful for you to speak with regarding this applicant.

1. Describe your working and/or personal relationship with the candidate.
2. What are/were the primary functions performed by him/her with your business?
3. How did he/she get along with co-workers?
4. Was he/she a team player?
5. How did he/she relate to clients/customers?
6. How would you characterize the quality of work performed by this person?
7. What are his/her work-related strengths?
8. Describe any weaknesses that would interfere with job performance.
9. How would you characterize his/her attitude toward change, learning new things and being flexible in a constantly changing work environment?
10. How was his/her attendance on the job? Was he/she frequently absent or tardy?
11. Please comment on his/her work habits regarding such things as organizational skills, initiative and problem solving skills.
12. How closely was it necessary to supervise him/her? Could he/she work productively on his/her own without close supervision after he/she had been trained?
13. Describe his/her verbal and written communication skills.
14. What was his/her reason for leaving? (if applicable)
15. Is he/she eligible for rehire by your organization?
16. Do you have any additional comments or is there anything you think I should know about this person that might help me make a decision about this person’s fit for our position and organization?