Reference check software automates the process of contacting a potential hire’s references during recruitment. Employers utilize these tools to verify candidates by reaching out to their listed references, asking for responses, and ensuring their validity. Reference check solutions review candidates through surveys or other digital methods, reducing the need for manual phone calls and email conversations. This expedites the hiring process and allows companies to move quickly on their top candidates. People involved in the hiring process like hiring managers, talent recruiters, and HR administrators primarily use reference check software.
Some solutions include broader recruiting software functionalities, such as the ability to gather interview feedback and overall applicant tracking. Standalone and specialized reference check tools may be used as part of a more cohesive hiring platform such as a recruitment marketing software or a recruitment platform. They may also be integrated with a range of products such as applicant tracking systems, background check software, or even drug testing software.
To qualify for inclusion in the Reference Check category, a product must:
Send surveys or forms to a candidate's references to capture feedback about the candidate
Retain privacy in handling candidate information and reference results
