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Checking References? 10 Questions You Need to Check Out
Reference checks are a MUST for making great hires. Use these questions to stay legal -- and hire smart.
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Quotes from Actual Reference Checks (no joke!):
  • (rating oral communications): "Can I give a negative number?"
  • (evaluating written communications): "You mean when she finally turned in the reports due a week earlier?"
  • (listing strengths and weaknesses): "I'm sure there must be some strengths, but nothing jumps out at me."
  • (describing reason for separation): "It was a rather delicate and awkward situation. You should call her other past employers. I made the mistake of not doing that."

Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/do-you-know-what-your-references-will-say-true-quotes-from-reference-checks/
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