The Right Way to Check Someone’s References
You think you’ve found the right candidate to fill your open position, and now it’s time to check references. What’s the best way to get the information you need? Should you ask each person the same questions? What do you read—if anything—into the tone of their voice? And how do you overcome the fact that so many companies only allow you to talk to HR and confirm the most basic information?
What the Experts Say
Checking references is often seen as one small piece of the hiring protocol—the final motion to go through before you extend a formal ...
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