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REFERENCE CHECKING
Outsourcing reference checking saves on time and money. In addition to
countless rounds of phone tag and long distance calls, employers receive added
legal protection under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
This protection means that both the users and the source of the
information are protected in the nature of defamation, invasion of privacy,
or negligence with the respect to the reporting of this information. This
added protection also means that CheckIt s reference checking professionals
are often able to gain more information than the employer could.
CheckIts’ records show that 30% of information on resumes is misrepresented
and 17% of all employers’ report that the applicants are not eligible for rehire.
CheckIt offers three types of reference reports to meet your needs.
Basic Reference Report:
- Reason for leaving
- Job title
- Notice of leave
- Dates of employment
Standard Reference Report:
- All of the above, plus
- Job duties
- Eligibility for rehire
- Punctuality
- Strengths and Weakness
- Salary
- Productivity
- Relationship with others
- Drug and alcohol problems
Personal Reference Report:
CheckIt will contact the personal references listed by the applicant:
- How long the reference has known the individual
- Individuals character
- In what capacity has the reference known the applicant
- Individual’s employability
Custom Questions: Employers seeking information in addition to the items discussed
can request up to fifteen legal, custom questions to be included with any reference
report. Such questions can cover specialized job skills, or other specific information.
There is an additional charge for this service.
Risk-free Guarantee: You are only charged if we are successful in obtaining data
requested.
Using Reference Checks: The task of verifying applicant information is not complete until references
have been contacted.
Using reference checking provides employers with data that can be utilized to
invest inconsistencies that may place you at risk of negligent hiring litigation.
Reference checks allow employers to obtain more job specific information about
an applicant’s ability to meet the specific requirements of the position.
Reference checking reduces turnover and assists in screening applicants who
appear qualified on their resumes, but have poor work habits.
Turnaround:-as soon as possible.
Data needed:
- Applicants, name, social security number
- Reference name and phone number
- Release form signed by applicant
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