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Reference Check Form

Structured reference conversations that inform the decision — not a formality at the end.

Estimated time: 10 min
Updated for 2026

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Reference Check Form

A structured reference conversation that informs the decision — not a formality at the end. Take it off-list where you can, and before the offer, not after.

Reference

Referee name

Title & company

Candidate

Worked together — when & how long

Context

Scope and results, in the referee's own words — not a title

Performance

Where were they genuinely strong?

Ask for an example, not an adjective

Where did they need support?

Every honest reference has an answer to this

How did they handle pressure or conflict?

The decisive questions

Would you hire or work with them again?

Listen to the pause before the answer as much as the answer itself.

EnthusiasticallyYesWith reservationsNo

The open floor often produces the most useful line

Reference taken by — name & date

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