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Reference-Check Kit

A few taps, and you have the right questions, a call opener and a notes sheet for every reference. Everything stays in your browser.

Built and reviewed by Anthony Cayman

Reference check setup

01 The role

Level

Role family

02 The reference
03 Anything to dig into? Up to 3

Pick what came up in interviews.

Get the candidate’s consent first, and keep to job-related questions. This isn’t legal advice.

Your reference kit

Pick the level, role family and reference, then select Build my reference kit, or try the example.

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Common questions

What questions should I ask in a reference check?

Ask how they worked together, what the candidate owned and delivered, where they did their best work, where they could grow, and whether the reference would work with them again. Add two questions on anything that came up in interviews. Ask every reference the same job-related questions.

Do I need the candidate’s permission to call references?

Get it. Ask the candidate for their references and their okay before you call, and don’t contact a current employer without it. Rules vary by location, so follow your own policy and local law.

How many references should I check?

Two or three is common, ideally including someone who managed them. Look for patterns across the calls rather than relying on any one.