Ask the right reference questions
In a reference check, you want to determine, among other things, the period in which the candidate worked for the previous employer(s), what position was held and whether there is any reason to doubt the reliability.
Depending on your information needs, the reference check can be extended with additional reference questions. It is precisely the additional questions that help to get a complete picture of the candidate's skills, experience and personality.
Automating the reference check
A thorough reference check can help detect inaccuracies in the candidate's employment history. The results from a reference check provide support in making a well-considered decision about hiring a new employee.
Automating the reference check saves considerable time without compromising validity. Only business email addresses and telephone numbers are accepted in the reference check. In the invitation to the referee, you will be asked to answer the reference questions and a confirmation will follow if the results are shared by the candidate
Request reference without permission
A potential employer may not request references without the candidate's consent. The candidate must first give permission to the potential employer before they can obtain information from the former employer. Conversely, according to the General Data Provision Regulation (GDPR), the former employer may not simply provide information to the potential employer without the candidate's consent.
The fully compliant reference check
Valicare's reference check complies with all applicable laws and regulations in the field of AVG and GDPR, making sure you operate fully compliant in this part of the screening process. We are happy to tell you more about the possibilities.
