Reference Check Form
Candidate Name:
Position Applied For:
Reference Name:
Title/Position:
Company Name:
Phone Number/Email:
Relationship to Candidate:
Dates Known/Worked Together:
General Information:
1. How long did you work with [Candidate Name], and in what capacity?
2. Can you confirm the candidate's job title, dates of employment, and main duties during
their time at your organization?
Performance:
3. How would you describe [Candidate's] overall job performance?
4. What are the candidate’s strongest skills and qualities that contributed to their success?
5. What areas of improvement did you notice in the candidate’s performance, if any?
6. Did the candidate meet expectations for their role? If not, what were the challenges?
Work Ethic and Attitude:
7. How would you describe the candidate's work ethic and dedication to their
responsibilities?
8. Was the candidate dependable and punctual? Did they meet deadlines?
9. How did the candidate handle pressure and manage stressful situations?
10. How well did the candidate work in a team environment? Did they demonstrate
leadership skills?
11. How would you describe the candidate's attitude towards their colleagues and
supervisors?
Communication and Problem Solving:
12. How would you rate the candidate’s communication skills (both written and verbal)?
13. Can you provide examples of how the candidate handled difficult situations or conflicts
with others?
14. Was the candidate able to take direction well and collaborate with others effectively?
Reason for Leaving:
15. Why did the candidate leave your organization?
16. Would you rehire the candidate, and if so, in what capacity?
Final Assessment:
17. What overall impression do you have of the candidate’s potential to succeed in the
position they are applying for?
18. Is there anything else you think we should know about the candidate?