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Monash HRReference check sampleEdit to ask specific questions pertinent to key selection criteria for your jobCandidateReferee NameCompanyRoleReferee TitlePhone NumberSample scriptHi, my name is [insert name] and I’m calling on behalf of Monash University.I’m calling in regards to [insert candidate name] who has listed you as his/her referee.Do you have a moment now to conduct a reference check? I’ll need around 20 mins of yourtime.I need to let you know that the information you provide to me may be shared with the candidateif requested.Do you agree to continuing?ٱٱ Yesٱٱ NoBriefly describe the role for which the candidate has applied.Can I confirm the position held bycandidateCan I confirm the dates of employment From: To:1. Did the candidate report directly to yourself, if not, what was your professional relationshipwith him/her?2. Can you briefly outline the candidate’s duties and responsibilities, whilst reporting to you?3. How would you describe the candidate’s performance in the role? Were your expectations

met?4. What do you consider to be the candidate’s key strengths? Where the candidate been mostsuccessful at [insert organisation name] organisation?5. How would you describe the candidate’s ability to balance forward thinking/planning withexecuting the task in hand?6. Can you comment on the candidate’s ability to problem solve?7. How would you rate the candidate’s ability to present to / interact with senior management?8. How has the candidate achieved positive outcomes for clients?9. Can you comment on how successfully the candidate has navigated him/herself through alarge and complex organisation?

10. Can you comment on the candidate’s attendance and punctuality?11. Please comment on the candidate’s ability to communicate written and verbally at all levelsof the organisation.12. The role for which the candidate is being considered is [Insert job title and short overviewof responsibilities / key selection criteria]Could you comment on the candidate’s suitability for this position?13. From your observations, what would you consider to be the candidate’s areas fordevelopment, that is, where support or training was required – taking into account the role weare considering them for?14. What words would you use to describe the candidate’s personality?15. Would you re-employ the candidate if given the opportunity? (if not, why?)

16. Do you have any additional comments to make that we haven’t already covered?Thank the referee for their time and co-operation in the reference checking process.Reference checkconducted by:Date: