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Provided by: JED New Media inc. Guidelines for Reference CheckingHiring and Interviewing |
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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.
This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting. Please contact us for more information on group accounts.
This is a 40-minute online tutorial useful to individuals as well as within a group learning setting. Please contact us for more information on group accounts.
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Guidelines for Reference Checking
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
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
About The Training Provider: JED New Media inc.
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