Reference checks are an opportunity for employers to confirm your ability to do a job. They also provide information for them to understand your motivations for applying and the management styles that suit you best.

As workforces and working arrangements change, it's not just about the work you do - it's also your attitude, aptitude, communication skills and your potential to grow and adapt in a role that are important.

While background and probity checks are used to verify factual data, like employment history or qualifications, a reference check is used to obtain information that's more personal.