Reference checks can be grouped into three logical categories:

- Essential

- Personal Attributes

- Role Specific.


Whilst a reference will be built to suit the organisation or job needs, a list of questions might include: 


  • - Verification of your employment, job title, pay, and responsibilities 

  • - Why did you leave that job 

  • - How they know you 

  • - What makes you a good fit for this job 

  • - If they had the opportunity, would they re-hire you and why 

  • - Did you get along with your co-workers and management 

  • - How you handled conflict, pressure and stress 

  • - What advice they can you provide me to successfully manage you