Reference Checking Form
Completed By:____________________________________________________
Date:________________________
Candidates Name:_________________________________________________
Position:_________________________________________________________
Reference Name:__________________________________________________
Title:____________________________________________________________
Company Name:___________________________________________________
Phone Number:___________________________
1.How long have you known/supervised the candidate?
2.What was the his/her position and main job responsibilities?
3.Confirmation of employment dates.
4.What were his/her strengths?
5.Were there any areas that needed improvement?
6.How well did he/she get along with:
Management Good Fair Poor
Coworkers Good Fair Poor
Clients/Customers Good Fair Poor
7.Would you describe this person as being people or technically oriented?
8.Did he/she require close supervision?
9.Describe his/her written and oral communication skills?
10.How satisfied were you with his/her time management skills?
11.How satisfied were you with his/her punctuality and attendance?
12.What would you say motivates this person to do a job well?
13.How was his/her attitude towards their work?
14.What kind of work environment and position would this person thrive in?
15.Why did he/she leave your company?
16.Was proper notice given?
17.Would this person be eligible for a re-hire with your company?