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Standard Reference Check Questions

The standard questions Vetty asks when conducting a reference check.

Vetty makes reference checks simple and customizable. As a client, you can choose how many references you’d like Vetty to contact — we’ll handle the rest. We offer personal and professional reference checks.

Professional Reference Checks

When your candidate provides their reference details, they’ll identify each person as a Peer, Manager, Subordinate, or Other. If they select Other, they’ll be asked to briefly describe their relationship to that reference.

Below are the standard questions Vetty uses when performing reference checks. Want to tailor the experience? No problem! These questions can be fully customized and you can add, remove, or edit them to fit your specific needs. 

Standard Professional Reference Check Questions:

  1. What was/is the applicant's job and nature of their duties?
  2. How did they get along with their associates?
  3. How did they show initiative or leadership in their job?
  4. How long have you known them?
  5. When they begin a task, would you say that they carry it through?
  6. What could they do to improve their job performance?
  7. Are they dependable?
  8. In your opinion, have they ever shown a propensity for violence or dishonesty in the workplace?
  9. What would you say is their greatest strength?
  10. In your opinion, if you were responsible for the hiring process, would you consider them eligible for rehire?
  11. Do you have any additional comments?

 

Personal Reference Checks

When your candidate provides their reference details, they’ll identify each person as a Friend, Family member, Neighbor, Acquaintance or Other. If they select Other, they’ll be asked to briefly describe their relationship to that reference.

Below are the standard questions Vetty uses when performing personal reference checks. Want to tailor the experience? No problem! These questions can be fully customized and you can add, remove, or edit them to fit your specific needs.

Standard Personal Reference Check Questions:

  1. What is your relationship to the candidate?

  2. How long have you known the candidate?
  3. What can you tell us about the candidate's values and work ethic?
  4. How would you describe the candidate's interpersonal skills?
  5. How does the candidate handle difficult people and work to resolve conflicts?
  6. Would you consider the candidate to be dependable? If not, please explain why.