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General reference checks can give you perspective on a candidate’s character in both personal and professional environments. Our highly trained verification specialists contact the reference provided by your candidate to request the information.

General reference checks include:

The nature of the relationship
How long the reference has known the candidate
Personal characteristics
Whether the reference would recommend the individual for a job
Name, title, and other basic information

If negative information is revealed in a reference interview, we always obtain written documentation from the source of the negative feedback for your peace of mind.