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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
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Xref Pros and Cons

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Verified User in Human Resources
CH
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

Xref is awesome, it's so convenient and efficient and takes so much admin from my workload. I find many of the Referees prefer to utilise xref as they can do this in their own time and we tend to get the refs back very quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

You can't easily adjust/ change the questions asked for more specific details Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for sharing your review! We’re all about offering teams a better and faster way to conduct reference checks, so we’re glad to hear Xref has cut down your admin workload and helped to speed things up.

In regards to your comment on editing questions, we encourage you to take a look at our Template Builder tool. Template Builder allows you to create your own tailored reference templates from a database of compliant, high-performing questions, and then add them to your Xref account. In addition, a lot of our customers like to include a question at the end of their questionnaire which asks if the referee is happy to be contacted at a time that’s convenient for them, if any further detail is required. This offers referees a chance to opt in to being contacted at time that works for them and can make for a great opportunity to reach out where necessary and appropriate. We hope this helps!

Thanks again!

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Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting
US
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

Easy when Managers are busy and hard to reach by phone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

That you can't edit the document once they submit it, for example change a date or a job title if it was put down wrong. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Lorna of Xref

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear you're benefitting from the ease and convenience of the Xref platform.

In regards to your feedback about making edits - if it helps, a referee can modify the dates of employment, if they believe these have been incorrectly recorded by the candidate. If you would like any further detail about this feature, please feel free to contact our support team at support@xref.com.

Thanks again.

Liana G.
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Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

- easy to use

- integrates with criminal check (1 login to action both checks)

- Xref team is responsive, helpful and friendly

- you can customize questions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

- best practice for responding to Unusual Activity or a built in feature Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Josie Westerlund of Xref

Thanks so much for this great review! We're glad to hear that you're enjoying many of the benefits of online reference checking. Thank you for recommending us.

Laura P.
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Risk Engineering Consultant
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

The ability to carry out test checks at the same time is the most obvious advantage, but the information we received from our employees was much better than phone checks (where the "option correct" might be perceived as a mean to speeding up the conversation! We appreciate the convenience of being able to consider the entire background check as positive or negative, as well as exporting the Practical System to include checks in our negotiation recommendations for employment managers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

The only criticism I see is that the referees cannot arrive in time before entering the panel. However, it is more important to keep in touch with the employee, because Xref works much faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Josie Westerlund of Xref

Thanks so much for your great review, Laura. It's great to hear that you are making the most of all the benefits of online reference checking. Thanks again!

Verified User in Financial Services
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What do you like best about Xref?

- Easy to use dashboard and platform

- Quick and thorough customer service

- Capabilities to detect fraud Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

A little expensive but certainly worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for the wonderful review. It’s great to hear that our platform is easy to use and you’re benefiting from its capability to detect fraud; we know how vital that assurance can be when making hiring decisions. Our staff at Xref are a passionate bunch and take a lot of pride in helping clients like you to achieve their goals.

In regard to your comment on notifications, we have good news, Xref will now instantly raise an alert if any unusual activity is detected. This enhancement will bring you a step closer to your hiring decision a whole lot faster. If you’d like to know more, feel free to reach out to our customer success team at support@xref.com.

Thanks again for your review!

Verified User in Human Resources
AH
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

Easy to enter candidate details & candidates have found it easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

On some occasions emails can go to junk folders. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Shieanne Dcruz of Xref

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We’re glad to hear you’re enjoying the ease of the Xref platform. We’re proud to offer a service that brings convenience and speed to your hiring process.

Thanks again for your great review!

Verified User in Entertainment
IE
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

The ease of getting refs completed, time saved trying to get hold of referees Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

The ability for candidates to complete the refs themselves by setting up their own email however xref pick up on this which is great 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 Xref has helped you save time by streamlining your recruitment process. We know how difficult and frustrating it can be to try and contact references by phone, so it’s great that you’ve been able to recognise the benefits of an online process.

We agree that one of the significant benefits of using Xref is the ability to flag suspicious candidate activity and we’re glad that helps to alleviate your concerns about candidates completing the process themselves.

Thanks again for your feedback!

Verified User in Government Administration
AG
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

I can’t pick just one thing - I LOVE the whole program! It’s super user friendly, easy to learn, very intuitive and I love the features that can detect if there is strange activity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

There isn’t anything that I would say I dislike honestly - every thing I have asked about has been clarified and modified to be super user friendly for our needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Josie Westerlund of Xref

Thanks for your review!

It is great to hear how much you love using Xref. We love hearing how our customers benefit from the ease that comes through using online referencing to aid the hiring process.

We are always looking to improve our service and appreciate any feedback that you may have. You are always welcome to reach out to us with any concerns and we will do all we can to assist you.

Thanks again for your review.

Rebecca T.
RT
Senior People Attraction Advisor - Risk & Compliance (LOD1, 2 & 3), Finance, Legal & Governance
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Xref?

Simple and effecient to use with helpful, deidcated and knowledgeable Account Managers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Nothing in particular, it saves us time and is effecient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Josie Westerlund of Xref

Thanks for your review, Rebecca.

We are happy to hear that you are benefiting from the time saved through using automated referencing. We understand how important it is to have access to support. Our account managers are always there to help.

Thanks again for your review.

PT
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What do you like best about Xref?

Saves time, professional service - love the automation and updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Xref?

Nothing - perfect solution, cant think of anything to add. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Josie Westerlund of Xref

Thanks for your review, Peter.

It's great to hear that you are benefiting from the ease and consistency that comes through using Xref for your automated referencing.

We are always looking to improve our service, so we appreciate any feedback you have that might assist in allowing us to enhance the service.

Thanks again for your review.