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22. Standardizing Reference Checks
Using consistent reference check questions and scoring to limit variance and bias in past-employer feedback.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Recruiting Practices
Standardizing Reference Checks
Using the same questions and scoring format for every reference check to reduce variability and bias in past-employer feedback.
"I keep getting wildly different reference reports depending on who calls — I need a fair, comparable way to evaluate them."
Standardizing reference checks means using a fixed set of behavioral questions, defined rating scales, and scoring rules so feedback across candidates is consistent and comparable.
"I keep getting wildly different reference reports depending on who calls — I need a fair, comparable way to evaluate them."
Standardizing reference checks means using a fixed set of behavioral questions, defined rating scales, and scoring rules so feedback across candidates is consistent and comparable.