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HPF11
Reference Questions
McNeese State University
REFERENCE QUESTIONS
(Title of Position)
(Title of Department)
The following standard questions should be asked of all references. Other reference check questions must be
approved by the CDO.
1. How long have you known the applicant professionally?
2. Would you identify some strengths and weaknesses of the applicant?
3. If a position similar to this one became available in your organization, would you hire/ rehire
this applicant?
4. Do you have any closing remarks that you would like to make?
Approved: (Requires approval from CDO)
Michael T. Snowden, Ph.D.
Chief Diversity Officer
Date: _______________________________
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