Refernece Check Guidelines

All reference checks should be conducted using these following guidelines: · Treat all candidates fairly and consistently · Ask only for information which is relevant to the candidate’s skills and qualifications for position · Disregard information about the provider does not have first-hand knowledge or which is unrelated to the individual's skills or performance · Exercise caution in evaluating or weighing comments which are not for attribution · Protect the confidentiality of the process and the privacy of the applicant whenever possible by sharing only the information needed to secure the reference. Treat names of other individuals in the search, salaries, and personal information as confidential.