Reference Checks
OHIO Pre-Employment Reference Check Template
| Reference Check Information | |
| Applicant's Name: Position Applied For: Reference Checked By: Date: | Reference Name: Reference Title: Employer/Company Name: Reference Phone Number: | 
| Questions for Reference Contact | |
| What is your relationship to the applicant? | |
| Did this person leave voluntarily? 
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| What were the applicant's job responsibilities? | |
| Did the applicant have any performance or disciplinary issues? | |
| Did the applicant have any attendance issues beyond use of approved paid time off or FMLA? | |
| (Describe/summarize position applied to.) Based on the description Iโve just shared with you, what are the applicant's observed professional strengths that are best suited to this role? | |
| Conversely, what are the applicant's observed professional weaknesses or opportunities for growth as they may apply to this role? | |
| Can you describe the applicant's communication style with colleagues and management? | |
| Is there anything else you would like to share with me about the applicants professional qualifications or experience with your company? | |
| Would you rehire this person? | |