447 Xref Reviews
I like that you get updates on how candidates are progressing to your email so you aren't having to actively check up on candidates, especially when sending so many in a day. It also alerts to potential fraudulent references completed. You can alter templates to ensure you are asking the questions you want to know. I used it as a candidate before I started my role using Xref to issue reference checks and it was easy to nominate details and check-in with referees who hadn't completed it yet. You can also easily export the reports created and refresh checks if the answers aren't quite up to scratch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The notifications do sometimes get repetitive especially if you are getting an email to confirm a candidate hasn't accessed Xref yet. It is handy to know but receiving that notification twice a day across multiple days can clutter your inbox if you are like me and issuing high amounts of checks every day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like that the process is clear and easy to follow for all involved, also that there are reminders/prompts sent to both the candidate and referee. I like the support being provided as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Our organisation is only very new to utilising XRef. We are still in the phase/process of manoeuvring our way around the system to use it to its full capacity. Haven't encountered any issues at this stage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Quick and simple process to follow - always happy to help when we need it. A simple dashboard with clear information - easy to see where things are at with just a quick glance. Also love the security features to make identifying possible fraudulent references easier - great feature! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
That I don't get an email notification when a reference is complete - perhaps this is a feature I am not aware of yet, but would be helpful to simply click and download from an email as opposed to having to go to the dashboard each time. Requesting an alternate referee can sometimes be a bit of a process, would be great if this could be much simpler. Once click request! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
xRef has helped me save so much time in the post-offer stage. I like the notifications received when a reference check is completed, it keeps me up to date with everything I need to know for a particular candidate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Notifications when a reference check is unobtainable, or if a referee hasn't responded would be helpful. Currently you have to manually check this and it can be missed/might not leave enough time before the candidate starts employment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Xref makes completing reference checks simple and efficient. The software allows for easy communication between applicants and references. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Xref can be a bit of a hassle to replace references if time has passed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Saves me time rather than having to do a verbal reference over the phone with candidates references. So helps our processes heaps. Very user friendly. Helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The reminding system every 12 hours I know does annoy some references at times, I know it can be handy, but also has been a bit of a pain for others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have been using Xref for over 5 years at multiple employers. I like that it can be integrated into an ATS and allows my candidates to input their referees with ease at a time that suits them.
It frees up my time as a busy recruiter and has stopped the need for chasing referees via the phone and leaving several chaser messages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
No major downsides to the product, sometimes the emails go into spam or junk accounts so just let the recipients be aware of this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The system is super user friendly making it easy for recruiters, candidates and referees to login and complete references quickly. As a result of the rigorous security & compliance checking on Xref (audit trail on every reference, checking IP address etc) to be a massive benefit, references you can trust to be authentic! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Short word count results in negative scoring - other than this, I cant fault Xref! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have been using Xref for several years and have integrated it into our ATS. Not only is the process incredibly convenient for our recruiters, but the quality of response and the turnaround times are incredible. The fact that you can track based on sentiment, number of words in a reply, and turnaround times make it incredibly easy to streamline this stage of our recruitment process. It is also an excellent tool for the collection of referees details as potential future contacts. Xref, has had a significant impact on our operations. The quality of responses has not been impacted at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The positives far outweigh the negatives in the use of Xref. No negative feedback comes to mind. However, for Senior Executive appointments doing them references verbally is always an excellent process to follow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.