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    The candidate is sent an email with a request to provide the required number of references

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    Each provided reference receives an email with a pin and a number to call

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    Once each reference interview is complete, you'll get a confirmation email with a link to the completed reference check

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Getting Started With References

Don't forget: To request reference for a specific candidate already in the SayHired system, just click on that candidate's page and you'll see "Check References" button on the right-hand side. Below, you can request references for candidates NOT in the SayHired system.

Your Contact Information

The company name & your name will tell the candidates who is interested in them, and your email will allow us to let you know the candidates' progress.

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How Many

references required

For This Job Title

Job Title should sound good in the phrase "Thank you for your interest in the [Job Title] position".

Why do we need the job description? Candidates like to see it before deciding to follow through with the phone screen.

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    This job description doesn't contain the company name

Request References For These Candidates

Job Title should sound good in the phrase "Thank you for your interest in the [Job Title] position".

Why do we need the job description? Candidates like to see it before deciding to follow through with the phone screen.

    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Email Address

What To Ask The References

Please make sure that these questions sound good when being read out loud. E.g., "A/B" may better sound as "A or B".

You can record questions in your own voice at any time after creating this reference request.





  • How long and in what capacity have you known the individual?
  • What position did the individual hold when you worked together?
  • What were his or her job functions and did he or she perform them effectively?
  • How did this individual's performance compare to other employees with similar job duties?
  • Did you evaluate the candidate's performance? If so, what were her strong and weak points?
  • What was the individual's experience working as a member of a team?
  • Does the individual communicate well orally and in writing?
  • Would you consider this individual eligible for rehire? Why or why not?
  • Is there any additional information that you would like to share?