Reference check guide and summary
OfficialOfficial · updated Nov 4, 2026 · v1.0.0
Writes a reference call guide (consent, scope, examples, the rehire question) and turns call notes into a summary with red flags.
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When to use it
- A candidate is at the final stage and you're about to call their references
- You have notes from reference calls and need one summary for the hiring decision
What you give it
- The role and its 3 to 5 key needs
- The candidate's consent and referees
- What the candidate said about each job
- Call notes (for the summary)
What you get
A same-for-everyone call guide, one block per referee with examples and the rehire answer, and a combined read against the role.
Changelog
- v1.0.0 · Nov 4, 2026 · First release.
Sources
- Reference Check Checkup (SHRM, Roy Maurer) (2026-11-04)
- Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (2026-11-04)
- Pre-Employment Inquiries and Medical Questions & Examinations | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (2026-11-04)
- When an employer must give a reference - Job references (Acas) (2026-11-04)
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