Checking references is very common method used in recruitment, so you might be surprised to learn that they’re generally not very accurate.
In fact, when done the wrong way, they can be next to useless in helping you select the right candidate for a role.
But there’s a few things that you can tweak with your referee checks that will make them much more helpful, including specifying what kinds of references you want, and asking referees behavioural interview questions about the applicant.
Learn how to make your reference checking more meaningful.
