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Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs


 

 

May 29, 2018

Reference checks. It's funny how we sometimes ask candidates applying for a position for references but fail to follow up. Checking on a person's references could make the difference between a great hire and a great headache.

Doing your due diligence in your hiring process includes checking references. Asking key questions from people who have already worked with this candidate is priceless, especially if you ask insightful questions. Shelli shares her top 10 reference check questions that will help you figure out if your top candidates will be a good fit for your team.

Reaching out to a former employer and requesting their time to provide feedback on someone you want to hire is a big ask. Shelli has tips for how to approach former employers for references, and also what to do in a situation where the interview and reference checks do not match up.

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