How to Do a Reference Check

Update: 2016-01-26

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Welcome to Episode 9 of The Tips For Hiring Show (6 minutes). Hosted by Rob McKay MA(Hons) Organisational Psychology

How Will Your Potential Candidates REALLY Perform?

Research on how many job applicants make false claims in their CVs varies from a low 4 to a high 6 in 10. Despite my crusade to get hiring managers too solidly check future employees’ backgrounds, I still see poor diligence in this process.

For most jobs, there are four core areas you need to cover when talking to referees. This episode of the Tips For Hiring Show outlines these.

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How to Do a Reference Check

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How to Do a Reference Check

Rob McKay

How to Do a Reference Check