Check References

Contact at least 2 past employers following these steps:

• Call the ask who you can speak to to verify dates of employment
• If you cannot reach a past employer, let the candidate know and see if they can find better contact information
• Ask to verify dates of employment. Check to see if it matches the application.
• Ask if they are available to rehire. Reconsider hiring if the answer is no.
• Ask if they would recommend that we rehire.
• If having trouble talking with past employers, try the personal references.
• This step can help prevent a bad hire. Especially a dishonest one!