Butte-Glenn Community College District
Applicant Reference Check Form
MANAGEMENT
Use the following guidelines for conducting a telephone reference check:
Before you can begin checking references, the candidate must sign a Reference Information Release and Waiver Form.
1. Introduce yourself and state the purpose of your call.
2. Confirm that it is a convenient time to talk.
3. Briefly describe the position for which the applicant has applied.
4. Confirm the relationship between the person giving the reference and the applicant.
5. Verify basic duties such as job title, duties, and dates of employment.
6. Adapt the below questions to suit the needs of the position.
7. Be consistent! Ask the same questions and weigh the information equally with each reference check.
The following questions are permissible if consistent with business necessity.
Name of Applicant: Position:
Reference checked by: Date:
Name of Reference: Phone:
Title of Reference: Employer:
Relationship: How long?
Start Date: End Date: Eligible for re-hire?
Stated reason for leaving on
application, please confirm:
Position(s) held:
Please describe the applicant's strengths and areas that need improvement as they relate to this position.
How well does the applicant understand issues, evaluate problems, and develop and implement solutions?
Please describe how well the applicant participates in department activities and/or projects.
