They’re usually the last step in the process, but reference checks are an important part of a job hire. And if you get them wrong, you can have a real situation on your hands.
What's best practice when it comes to reference checking: whether you’re hiring, trying to be hired, or giving a reference for someone else?
Guests:
Jason Elias, specialist legal industry recruiter and board member RCSA (Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association)
Dr Timothy Bednall, Associate Professor in Management, School of Business Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University
And thanks to “Sarah” and Desleigh for sharing their reference check horror stories.
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Sometimes a candidate is great in an interview, but their job references don't check out.
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