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EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE PHONE SCRIPT
When telephoning another company to conduct a reference check, be sure to introduce yourself, giving
your name and title, where you are calling from, and explain the reason for your call. Try to speak with the
applicant’s supervisor. Make sure the person you do speak to has the authority to give references. Give
the person you are speaking with the name of the applicant, the position they are applying for, and the
supposed dates of employment with their company. Offer to fax a release if the person you are speaking
to is reluctant to give information.
Applicant’s Name: Date:
Position Applied For: Dept.:
Person Conducting Check: Title:
Previous Employer:
Person Giving Reference: Title:
Verified Dates of Employment: From To
Position Title: Begin End
End
Salary/Wages: Begin End
End
Brief description of previous job duties:
How would you describe applicant’s performance of job duties?
What value did the applicant add to their company?
How did the applicant get along with others?
Reason for applicant’s termination:
Is applicant eligible for rehire with this company? ¨ Yes ¨ No
If not eligible for rehire, why not? o
Additional Notes:
