Step 1
We take a close look at your CV
What skills and qualities do you have? And, more importantly, what do you wish for in a job? We’ll give you a call to get to know each other better.
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A reference check is and remains the way to learn about a candidate's employment history and educational background. Even though the check usually confirms your impression of a candidate after a job interview, it may reveal quite a few surprises on occasion. What is the right way to go about it? What are the do's and don'ts?
Ask for permission! Only contact a referee if the candidate has given you express permission to do so. It is quite unwise to start calling companies willy nilly, as candidates often look for a new job discreetly and would rather not have their current employer find that out.
When you call, begin by stating who you are and why you are calling. Then explain briefly for which function the candidate is applying to ensure that the referee immediately knows which aspects to bring to the fore. After that, you should check that the candidate was employed during the period stated in the CV and whether your information concerning the previous function and the relation with the referee is accurate.
Your goal is clear: you need to find out how your candidate performed in the past, what you can expect and which functions would be the best match for him or her. And who better than a previous employer would have that kind of insight?
Here are some basic questions you can always fall back on:
What if the reference is negative? Be honest and inform the candidate, allowing him or her to respond. A negative reference need not be the end of it and may also have an explanation. After all, there are two sides to every story.
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Your application in 7 steps
Step 1
What skills and qualities do you have? And, more importantly, what do you wish for in a job? We’ll give you a call to get to know each other better.
Step 2
You're invited to take some online tests. This will enable us to offer you the best possible vacancies.
Step 3
Together we review your test results and talk about your expectations.
Step 4
We give your references a call.
Step 5
We present you with various vacancies. See something you like? Then we’ll put you into contact with our customer ASAP and guide you through their application process.
Step 6
Have we found your perfect match? Congratulations, and good luck with your new job!
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