Referenssikyselyitä

Referenssikyselyitä, or reference checks, are a common practice in recruitment. They involve contacting previous employers or professional acquaintances of a candidate to gather information about their work history, skills, and character. The purpose is to verify the information provided by the candidate and to gain insights that might not be apparent from an interview or resume.

Typically, a recruiter or hiring manager will contact a candidate's listed references, often former supervisors or colleagues. Questions usually revolve around the candidate's job performance, reliability, teamwork abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. References can provide valuable context and help employers make more informed hiring decisions.

It is important for candidates to provide accurate contact information for their references and to inform their references in advance that they may be contacted. This allows references to prepare and provide thoughtful responses. Similarly, employers should conduct reference checks professionally and ethically, respecting the privacy of the candidate and the reference. The information gathered should be used solely for the purpose of evaluating the candidate's suitability for the role.