Automated Reference Checking: Five Things to Consider Before Buying

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Reference checking has often been the weak link in the recruitment chain. Completion rates are usually only around 30%. Add to that former employers who are uncomfortable with the legal ramifications of providing useful information and you get less than stellar results.

But new automated reference checking tools allow employers to get around these issues. They turn the reference check into an easy step in the recruitment process that can also be a powerful predictor of a new hire’s performance.

If you’re considering an automated reference checking tool for your company, look for one that’s used in conjunction with a Web-based behavioral assessment to get the most useful data.

Here are five questions to consider as you research your options:

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