Reference checks in recruitment: the complete guide
4 min
Often carried out at the end of the recruitment process, the reference check is a crucial step in validating a hire. It can be seen as the cherry on the cake... except that if the cherry turns out to be bitter, there is a good chance the cake will be too! This step may seem simple, even secondary, but it is in fact a goldmine of information, or a minefield, depending on how you go about it. To help you navigate this delicate exercise, we give you the keys to effective reference checks for your recruitment: the legal framework, permitted questions, pitfalls to avoid, and the real reasons why reference checks can make all the difference.