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Xref Pros and Cons: Top 5 Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users value the ease of use of Xref, finding it quick and efficient for reference checks and workflow management. (86 mentions)
Users appreciate the excellent customer support from Xref, which enhances their experience and confidence in the platform. (43 mentions)
Users love the time-saving capabilities of Xref, streamlining administrative tasks for more efficient recruiting. (34 mentions)
Users value the efficient reference checks of Xref, facilitating seamless processes for recruitment teams and candidates. (33 mentions)
Users value the helpful customer support from Xref, enhancing their experience and ensuring timely assistance. (18 mentions)
Users find it frustrating that they cannot change reference details once a request is submitted, limiting their flexibility. (12 mentions)
Users find the unclear information from Xref frustrating, particularly regarding reports and credit usage discrepancies. (11 mentions)
Users find the poor customization options frustrating, limiting their ability to tailor metrics and referee information effectively. (9 mentions)
Users find Xref to be expensive, especially due to hidden costs for setup and customizations on surveys. (6 mentions)
Users express frustration with verification issues, as codes can be delayed, complicating their login experience. (6 mentions)

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447 Xref Reviews
4.6 out of 5
447 Xref Reviews
4.6 out of 5

Xref Pros and Cons

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Verified User in Civic & Social Organization
AC
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

Very customisable and easy to use. We had a potential fraudulent check and was notified within minutes of submission - amazing support team when required. Platform itself is basic yet advanced enough to do anything we need in a reference check. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

There is nothing that comes to mind when I am asked what do I dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thanks for taking the time to share your review. It’s good to hear you’re enjoying the simplicity and time-saving benefits of using the Xref platform. We know the importance of robust reference checking that helps you to make confident hiring decisions, so we’re glad to hear that the unusual activity notification has also been useful to you.

Thanks again for this review - it's much appreciated!

Verified User in Mining & Metals
UM
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What do you like best about Xref?

Xref makes obtaining high quality references quick and easy. Xref creates efficiencies for our Recruitment team by allowing us to receive high quality, detailed and trustworthy references without having to pick up the phone and spend time chasing referees.

Xref has great checks and balances to ensure reference integrity and will flag anything suspicious right away. You always know you are getting real, detailed and easy to obtain information to give you the peace of mind you are employing the right candidate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

There isn't anything I can identify that I don't like about the product. Having text message notifications in addition to email notifications would be wonderful, though I hear this feature is in the works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for providing such a great review. We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying the many benefits of using the Xref platform. We agree that it can be difficult and frustrating to contact references by phone, so it’s great to hear that the online process helps you get authentic, high-quality references while giving you back some of your valuable time and providing the assurance that you’re not missing any suspicious activity.

Thank you also for your feedback on text notifications, our development team is always working on updating the service we offer to meet the needs of our customers, so we appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks again!

Marie-Claire H.
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Chargée de Recrutement
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

I like how XRef sends reminders, when candidates have not yet completed their references or when referees have not submitted their reference. It's helpful, because it keeps me accountable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

It would be great if there was an option to download the references from the home page - without clicking into the candidate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thanks, Marie-Claire, for taking the time to share your review with us. We’re so glad Xref has helped to streamline your reference checking process; we’re all about offering busy professionals a better and faster way to conduct reference checks, so your feedback is great to hear. We’re glad you’re also benefiting from higher-quality references, and we know how vital that assurance can be when making hiring decisions.

We are always looking for ways to improve our platform so we also really appreciate your comments regarding being able to download references from the requests page.

Thanks again for the great review.

Katharine D.
KD
Talent Acquisition Leader
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What do you like best about Xref?

We have Xref integrated with our ATS and it is so simple to use, in a couple of clicks, our recruiters can request references and then generally within 24 hours we have the references completed. Easy for us, the candidates and the referees. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

We've been using for 5 years and I don't have any complaints Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thanks, Katharine for your feedback, we know the importance of a seamless recruitment workflow so it’s great to hear that you’re enjoying the benefits of a smooth ATS integration.

We agree that one of the significant benefits of using Xref is the ability to flag suspicious candidate activity and we’re delighted that you’re appreciating this feature.

We strive to continue to make our product better to help wonderful customers like you achieve your hiring goals. Thanks again for sharing your experience.

Kimberley M.
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Recruitment Manager - Melbourne
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What do you like best about Xref?

The ability to save some time can add value to the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Pleased customer! The only recommendation I would have is commercially around upcoming price increases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thanks for this great review, Kimberley. We’re glad to hear that you are enjoying the many benefits of using Xref.

We agree that platform and data security are crucial and we’re pleased to hear that the assurance Xref offers has added confidence to your recruitment process.

Thanks again for your review!

Sourav D.
SD
Module Lead SAP ABAP, WORKFLOW, ARCHIVING and AUTOMATION
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What do you like best about Xref?

The excellent customer service is my ideal part of the organization, and they're helpful, courteous, and prompt in a genuine attitude. The favourite story of Xref is that it provides fraudulent notifications if the applicant uses somebody with the identical IP address. Xref will often give you a notice and all requirements to alert you to an argument. This has been helpful. I appreciate it, but they are a reputable resource that Xref describes if a person has a similar IP address. I love to get the credit once more in case we delete a request. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

I've hardly any complaints about XRef, they have solved some problem I've had. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Lorna of Xref

Hi Sourav, thank you so much for your review.

It's so good to hear that you are benefitting from the simplicity and speed of the platform, as well as the courteous and prompt support of the team. We're glad you also appreciate the opportunity to investigate any unusual activity that our platform detects during a reference check, and ensure the reference provider is who they say they are.

Thanks again for the feedback.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
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What do you like best about Xref?

I like that we can integrate the reference check into our ATS. I also really appreciate how simple & easy to use. I find the reference checks that Xref does quite reliable and helped us dodge some bullets on some hiring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Regarding the integration with our ATS, if Xref can help also to automate the ref check report back to the candidate profile is ideal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for your review! We know how important it is for technology to fit your existing workflow seamlessly, so we’re glad you’re benefiting from our ATS integration.

We’re all about ensuring that professionals like yourself can make great hiring decisions, quickly with all the information you need at your fingertips. Thanks again for your review.

Verified User in Construction
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What do you like best about Xref?

The ability to allow people to put into their own words their experience with the candidate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

If unanswered, the candidate disappears, without being notified. Also people being 'unobtainable' making me not use Xref and doing it manually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you, for taking the time to share your review. We know how valuable time is for busy professionals like yourself, and we’re happy to hear that you’re enjoying the convenience of the automated platform.

Regarding your comment on a no-response from the candidate. If the candidate doesn’t engage within three weeks, the request expires and is moved to the archived tab. I hope this helps, but please feel free to contact our customer success team at support@xref.com if you’d like further assistance.

On the referee’s email address being unobtainable, in such a situation, our system will notify the candidate for them to update or provide alternative referee details.

We strive to make the Xref platform as efficient and intuitive as possible so that professionals like yourself can focus on the other important areas of your role.

Thanks again for sharing your review!

Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
AS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

A great, secure platform that saves time having to schedule calls, type up references. No room for error as the referee answers are not able to be edited or taken out of context. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

We use customised questionairres for each reference check based on the role and outcomes from the interview process. The ability to load customisable templates is cumbersome and reliant on the support team being available - taking 1-2 business days. If we were able to upload our own customised questions without having to go through the support team we would rate the service much higher. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Lorna of Xref

Hi there, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear you're benefitting from the speed and convenience of the platform, as well as the assurance that no referee feedback will be taken out of context.

We appreciate your feedback about editing templates. While the questions included in a questionnaire are at the discretion of an employer, we are committed to ensuring that all questions are compliant and optimised to offer the best feedback in return. If you haven’t already, I would recommend you check out our Template Builder tool, which enables you to create a template on the fly, from a database of thousands of compliant and high-performing questions, You can then add the template directly to your Xref account. I’ve included the link to Template Builder below.

Thanks again for your review, we really appreciate it.

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Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

set and forget questions, easy to use, IP address tracking Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

logging in sometimes can be difficult, depending on email server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thanks so much for your review. It’s so good to hear that Xref has brought convenience and efficiency to your recruitment process. We understand how important it is to gather accurate details from references in a timely manner. It’s also great to hear Xref offers you peace of mind and delivers valuable insights on potential new hires.

Thanks again for your review!