REFERENCE CHECK
Applicant’s Name: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________________
Reference Checked by: _____________________________________
What to ask references
Call the references and verify the information below to make sure what the applicant has provided is correct.
Say: “Hello, I’m ___________, a manager at McDonald’s _____________. (Applicant’s name) has applied for a job with us
as a crew member and has authorized us to inquire about his/ her previous work experience. Any comments you make
will, of course, be kept as confidential as possible.”
What to ask a parent/ guardian
Relation to applicant: _________ Name of parent/ legal guardian: _____________________ Contact # _________
Review applicant’s hours available section of application with parent/ guardian.
Do they have any objections? YES NO
Maximum hours you would like applicant to work in a week? ________________________________________________
Would the job interfere with school or home responsibilities? ________________________________________________
Has the applicant worked elsewhere before? ____________________________________________________________
If yes, when, where & what position did he/she handle? ____________________________________________________
How do you think applicant would do at McDonald’s? ______________________________________________________
Would you recommend that we hire him/ her? YES NO
Why? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Be sure to tell parents/ guardians to call if they have questions or concerns about their child’s employment.
What to ask a school teacher
Name of school: _______________________________ Person contacted: _________________________
Position title: __________________________________ Contact number: __________________________
Dates of enrollment: ____________________________ to _________________________________
Last degree/ course completed: ___________________ Last year completed: ________________________
Can applicant handle additional work? Will work interfere with applicant being successful in school?
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Does he/ she have problems with discipline and attendance? ______________________________________________
Would you recommend that we hire him/ her? YES NO
Why? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
What to ask previous employers
Name of company: _______________________________ Person contacted: _________________________
Position title: __________________________________ __ Contact number: __________________________
Dates of employment: _____________________________ Reason for leaving: __________________________
Job duties: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Any problem areas/ concerns? (Please encircle and put comments)
Attendance Yes No __________________________
Handling money Yes No __________________________
Relationship with boss/ co-workers Yes No __________________________
Attitude towards work Yes No __________________________
Would you recommend that we hire him/ her? YES NO
Why? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
What to ask personal references
Relation to applicant: _____________ References name: _______________________ Contact # ______________
How long have you known the applicant? _______________________________________________________________
How did you come to know of the applicant? ____________________________________________________________
Do you have any comments on any work the applicant has ever done for you? __________________________________
What do you know about the applicant’s work record? _____________________________________________________
Do you feel that the applicant is responsible? Yes No Why? _____________________________
Punctual? Yes No Why? _____________________________
Mature? Yes No Why? _____________________________
How do you think applicant will do at McDonald’s? ________________________________________________________
Would you recommend that we hire him/ her? YES NO
Why? ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Cross reference check with Human Resources
Contact person: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Recommended for hire? Please encircle. Yes No Why? ____________________________
Note: Attach accomplished cross reference check template from HR.
Final Reference Check Evaluation HIRE DO NOT HIRE
