Reference Check
The process where potential employers contact previous supervisors, colleagues, or other professional contacts to verify a candidate's background and performance.
Reference checks help employers validate information provided by candidates and gain insights into their work style, performance, and character from previous colleagues.
Types of References:
- Professional: Former supervisors and colleagues
- Academic: Professors and academic advisors
- Character: Personal contacts who can vouch for integrity
- Client/Customer: External stakeholders you've worked with
Always ask permission before listing someone as a reference and provide them with your resume and details about the role you're pursuing.
Examples
Former managerTeam colleagueClient contactAcademic advisor
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