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Guidelines for Reference Checking

Hiring and Interviewing

JED New Media inc.
Training Provided by JED New Media inc. To make informed and advantageous hiring decisions, reference checking is crucial. Discover effective techniques for contacting references, formulating powerful questions and obtaining relevant information on potential new hires.
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Course Level:introductory
Training Presented in:English
Guidelines for Reference Checking
Summary
Title: Guidelines for Reference Checking
ISBN: 1-894922-26-3
Screens: 23

Synopsis

To make informed and advantageous hiring decisions, reference checking is crucial. Discover effective techniques for contacting references, formulating powerful questions and obtaining relevant information on potential new hires.

Objectives

  • List three reasons why reference checking is important
  • Outline legal concerns to observe when reference checking
  • Secure a free exchange of information on a candidate without fear of litigation
  • Perform strategic information capture through effective lines of questioning
  • Name the critical elements of a successful reference check

Outline

  • Introduction
    • Overview
    • Objectives
  • The Importance of Reference Checking
    • Confirmation or Denial
  • Legal Considerations
    • Negligent Hiring Claims
    • Character Defamation Suits
    • Obtaining Signed Waivers
    • Secure Yourself
  • Checkpoint I
    • Determining Where to Dig
      • Plumb the Professional Community
      • Personal References and Other Sources
    • Person to Person
      • How to Get the Most from a Reference
      • Prepare a Checklist
      • Facilitating Reference Checks
    • Checkpoint II
      • Get Them Talking
        • Establish Trust
        • Evaluate What You Hear
      • Constructive Questions
        • Tips on What to Ask
        • Additional Questions
      • Outside Help
        • Outsourcing
      • Final Advice
        • More Tips and Hints
      • Crossword Puzzle
        • Final Checkpoint

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