Reference Checking by Lucille Reilly https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3 en-us 2016-10-03 01:23:41 UTC 2025-11-13 00:35:04 UTC hello@padlet.com What type of information will employers ask for when they verify my references? lreilly3 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/128994997 https://www.thebalance.com/employment-verification-and-reference-checks-2058433



]]> 2016-10-06 23:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/128994997 Professional/Technical membership https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129322432 A membership in a particular professional or technical body can make a job application look extra compelling, and therefore they are verify as well.

Example of what can be a relevant institute for a bank:]]> 2016-10-09 10:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129322432 How you check a professional/technical membership: https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129322510 Make contact directly with the professional and technical bodies that the candidate list as a reference and make sure you remember to validate:

1. The candidate’s membership. Can the person you talk to present any valid proof that the person is a member in their organisation? Ask them to send you a certificate or database ID that proves this if it is necessary.

2. The type of membership. Make sure you control that the membership type matches the one outlined by the candidate. What type of membership is it and how valued is it? 

3. The date of membership. When did the candidate become a member? Does it match with the date provided by the candidate? 

4. Any qualifications gained. Make sure to understand what qualifications the candidate has achieved. 
]]> 2016-10-09 10:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129322510      Why reference checking? https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323205 27% of applicants have given false references and 11% have falsely claimed to have a degree.]]> 2016-10-09 10:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323205 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323297 2016-10-09 10:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323297 Australasia's premier membership organisation for finance professionals https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323416
  • +61 2 9275 7900
  • membership@finsia.com
  • PO Box H99,
    Australia Square Sydney
    NSW 1215 Australia
    • ]]>     2016-10-09 10:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323416     Contact details for 3 typical professional memberships for bankers: https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323502 2016-10-09 10:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323502 Australian Bankers' Association https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323735 Level 3 56 Pitt Street, 
    Sydney NSW 2000

    Telephone: +61 2 8298 0417
    Facsimile: +61 2 8298 0402





    ]]>     2016-10-09 10:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323735     Financial planning association of Australia https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323971 GPO Box 4285
    Sydney NSW 2001
    p: 02 9220 4500
    f: 02 9220 4580
    email: fpa@fpa.com.au


    ]]>     2016-10-09 10:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/129323971     https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/130950390 2016-10-16 06:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/130950390                      What is reference checking? hallinder_oscar1 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131380619 Reference checking is about validating a candidates employment history. This is done by contacting former and/or current employers of the candidate in order to get it confirmed  that the information given by the candidate matches the reality. When speaking to the referee its also a good idea if you ask for additional people you can contact.]]> 2016-10-18 07:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131380619 Third-party verification service yhy376817901 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131381139 Sample of Education Verification

    ]]>     2016-10-18 07:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131381139     How Do Employers Check Education Background? yhy376817901 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131382877 The Society for Human Resource Management recommends that employers use a trusted background screening company or verify education credentials only through direct contact with the school. Employers have several resources that are in line with those recommendations.

    ·          National Student Clearinghouse
    Employers may pay a small fee to the National Student Clearinghouse to verify education background.

    ·          Diplomas and Certificates
    Employers often request a copy of the official document you received upon completion of an education program to verify your education background.

    ·          Official Transcript
    Employers often request an official transcript to verify your attendance or graduation at a college or university.

    ·          Pre-Verification and Background Check Services
    Employers may check your education background through a job applicant pre-verification service you can use.

    ·          Tests
    Educational background checks can also include tests.

    ·          Interviews
    An interview can also confirm that a job applicant has attended a specific university.

    ]]>     2016-10-18 07:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131382877     Educational background check in Australia yhy376817901 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131384132 2016-10-18 08:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131384132 yhy376817901 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131385328 http://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/health-law/health-law-keyed-to-furrow/liability-of-health-care-institutions/kadlec-medical-center-v-lakeview-anesthesia-associates/]]> 2016-10-18 08:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131385328         When reference checking goes wrong: The hiring of  the doctor Paolo Macchiarini  hallinder_oscar1 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131386454 When the HR-department in the Swedish hospital "Karolinska Institutet” conducted reference checking on Paolo Macchiarini several of his former employers they contacted stated that Paolo had significant difficulties adapting to common rules and practicies, and that he wasn’t a team-player and often lied. 
     
     They hired him anyway. 
     
     A short while later he ended up killing three people while performing a completely untested and new procedure. He later described the procedures as a success and published falsified articles in a medical journal. 
     
     Paolo caused significant damage to the hospitals reputation and was obviously let go from his position, and several people in leading roles were forced to quit their jobs. ]]>     2016-10-18 08:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131386454     How often are reference checks used? yhy376817901 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131386500
    - 96% of employers use reference checks when evaluating their applicants.
    - 21% of applicants are removed from consideration after doing a reference check and speaking to their professional contact.]]>     2016-10-18 08:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131386500     What is a education check? yhy376817901 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131660664 Education Checks are a vital part of the pre employment screening process. An educational background is a requirement for many jobs, and an employer may ask for job applicants with a master's or bachelor's degree, or vocational training in the job area. Education Checks validate a candidate’s educational history, confirming the establishments attended, the dates of attendance, the courses studied and the qualifications gained. ]]> 2016-10-19 00:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131660664 Did you know? yhy376817901 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131661389 2016-10-19 00:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131661389                  How to conduct a reference check:  lreilly3 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131723042
  • Start by making sure you know whether the candidate currently holds a position in the company you are contacting or not. If they are, you may need to ask the candidates permission to contact their supervisor, who may not know they are on the job market. You should also prepare structured questions in advance.
  • After this is done you can contact the referee. If you can’t get a hold of them, contact the company directly and ask to speak to someone in HR. You can also send an email but this is not preferred. 
  • Explain who you are, why you are contacting them, and who you are inquiring information about.
  • Start with verifying the basic information given by the candidate, such as the dates of employment, job title, salary, and end this part by asking why they left. There is a possibility that the person you are speaking to won’t disclose parts of this information due to company policy, time-restraints or any other reason.
  • When this is done, you can start to gather new information about the candidate. You may ask specific questions regarding their character, their behavior and how they have acted in certain situations. Use structured questions, and try to get a solid picture of who the candidate are.
  • When you are done interviewing the referee, you may ask to be forwarded to another person in their company that knows the candidate. This may give you a broader and more reliable picture of the candidate. 
    • ]]>     2016-10-19 09:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/131723042     https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132256337 2016-10-21 02:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132256337 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132256970 Cause for Lawsuit:]]> 2016-10-21 02:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132256970      Interview template when hiring a bank manager: https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132472664
    1. Verify date of employment.
    2. Verify job title.
    3. Verify job duties. (make sure to compare to information given by the candidate)
    4. Ask about their salary.
    5. Ask for the reason to why they left the company. (if applicable) 
    6. In general, how keen and quick is the candidate in understanding and dealing with business situations?
    7. How would you describe the candidates ethical ability?
    8. How good are their mathematical skills?
    9. In general, how good would you say the candidate are at managing people? "Can you desribe a specific example of when you observed the candidate dealing with a poorly performing employee?"
    10. How is the candidates communication and negotiation skills? "How did they deal with unhappy customers?"
    11. How good would you say they are at directing team/staff meetings? 
    12. How focused would you say the candidate are at ensuring a high level of customer service? 
    13. How good was the candidate at providing mentorship, training and direction to their staff?
    14. Would you hire this person again?

    ]]>     2016-10-22 02:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132472664         Outsource reference checking? https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132473357 PROS: Saves you time and effort, you can let skilled/specialised people handle the interviewing.

    CONS: Can be expensive, you may not get all of the necessary information.

    This Australian company offers reference checks for $60 each:
    http://www.recruitcheck.com.au/]]>     2016-10-22 02:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132473357     When reference checking goes wrong: Myer hires top executive with fraudulent CV. https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132474306 Myer hired Andrew Flanagan and sacked him on his first job-day because of false references. 

    What is interesting and rather embarrassing for Myer in this case, is that Andrew managed to pass the "extensive" background checks conducted by Myer and their contractors. This proves Myer did not have the correct HR-practices in place, which could have catastrophic consequences in the long run for Myer and their shareholders. 
     
    Furthermore, this mistake undoubtedly reduces the credibility for Myers management team and harms their employer brand.]]>     2016-10-22 03:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132474306     Remember to check if the candidate has any conflicts of interest: https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132475916 A conflict of interest will arise when a person is exposed to a situation that has the potential to undermine their impartiality because of the possibility of a clash between their self-interest and their professional interest. (http://www.businessdictionary .com/definition/conflict-of-interest.html)

    It is important very important to check if the candidate has any relationships or commitments to other organizations that can possibly result in a conflict of interest so you can take the correct precautions.

    ]]>     2016-10-22 04:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132475916     Westpacs policy to deal with conflicts of interest https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132476287 They require their staff to:
    • Seek the consent of senior management before accepting a directorship on the board of a non-Westpac Group company
    • Disclose any material interests they have in our customers to their manager and not manage customer relationships where they have such an interest
    • Not participate in business activities outside their employment with us (whether as a principal, partner, director, agent, guarantor, investor or employee) without the approval of management, or when it could adversely affect their ability to carry out their duties and responsibilities
    • Not solicit, accept or offer money, gifts, favours or entertainment which might influence, or might appear to influence, their business judgment
    • Maintain their own accounts with the Westpac Group in accordance with the accounts' conditions and accept the consequences (including fees or penalties applied) if any of their own accounts are not properly maintained
    • Not process their own transactions or those of their friends, relatives or business associates
    • In meeting sales targets, they place the interest of our customers first and only recommend customers move their funds to new accounts or purchase new products or services when it is in their best interest to do so.
    ]]>     2016-10-22 04:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132476287     Who conducts the reference checking? https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132476434
  • The manager that the candidate will work under
  • The HR-department will assist or perform the reference checking. 
  • You can also choose to outsource the reference checking to a specialized firm. 
    • ]]>     2016-10-22 04:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132476434     https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132482232 2016-10-22 08:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132482232 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132482239 2016-10-22 08:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132482239 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132482276 2016-10-22 08:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132482276 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132482280 2016-10-22 08:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132482280 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132519850 Even if you hire an outside source to reference check for employees, still double check them because sometimes they aren't always accurate or can't provide all the information you may need.]]> 2016-10-23 03:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132519850 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520132 Screening social networking sites:]]> 2016-10-23 03:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520132 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520187 Reliable representation?:
    http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10672-014-9250-5]]>     2016-10-23 03:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520187     How much does it cost? https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520338 2016-10-23 03:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520338 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520442 Who pays for background checks:]]> 2016-10-23 03:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520442 Check the company’s confidentiality policy. If challenged by the reference about “who is asking,” most reference checking companies will represent themselves as an independent third-party verification service conducting a reference check. In general, the companies won’t misrepresent themselves as an actual prospective employer if they are asked because that is against the law in some states. https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520893 2016-10-23 04:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132520893 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132521283 2016-10-23 04:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132521283 Video Overview on how to properly reference check:  lreilly3 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132632043 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTW3aD49z1M]]> 2016-10-24 09:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132632043 Why Verify Education? yhy376817901 https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132656959 Because of the large number of job applicants who make false educational claims, Education Verifications are a valuable honesty check, while helping to protect an employer against negligent hiring claims. Education and training are often key to an employee's on-the-job success. An Education Verification search confirms that the education, training, or certification claims of an applicant are true.]]> 2016-10-24 12:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lreilly3/uwljo62jqtq3/wish/132656959