Reference Check Script Writer
PROCreate structured, legally-compliant reference check scripts with STAR-based probing questions, competency rating rubrics, and 360-degree feedback templates for HR professionals and hiring managers.
Example Usage
“Create a reference check script for an Engineering Manager position at a mid-size tech startup. We’re assessing 3 competencies: Team Leadership (hiring/development of engineers), Technical Judgment (architecture/tech decisions), and Cross-Functional Collaboration. Use the STAR method to probe for concrete examples. Include a 0-5 rating rubric with behavioral anchors for each competency. The script should take ~30 minutes. Avoid asking about personal characteristics; focus strictly on observable, job-related behaviors. Include probing questions and note-taking tips.”
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Suggested Customization
| Description | Default | Your Value |
|---|---|---|
| The specific job title/role being hired for | Software Engineer | |
| Career stage: entry (0-2 yrs), mid (2-5 yrs), senior (5-10 yrs), executive (10+ yrs) | mid | |
| Number of job-critical competencies to assess (2-5) | 3 | |
| Type: verification-only, competency-based, or hybrid | competency-based | |
| Organization type: startup, scale-up, mid-market, enterprise, government, nonprofit | mid-market | |
| Referee strategy: supervisor-only, supervisor-peer, three-level (supervisor/peer/subordinate) | three-level |
Research Sources
This skill was built using research from these authoritative sources:
- Structured Reference Checks: A User's Guide to Best Practices Canadian Public Service Commission's comprehensive methodology for structured reference checking
- Reference Check Template & Best Practices BC Government's practical template with 0-5 scoring rubrics and sample questions
- 25 Reference Questions That Reveal the Truth About Job Seekers BambooHR's curated reference questions for employment history and performance
- Reference Check Call Scripts to Use During Hiring CrossChq's guide on call script structure and role-specific templates
- The Ultimate Guide to Reference Checks Comprehensive guide with 10 best practices, templates, and case studies
- How to Ask Role-Based Reference Check Questions Role-specific questions for 11 job categories from senior to finance/legal
- Using the STAR Method for Behavioral Interviews MIT's guide to STAR methodology for extracting behavioral evidence
- Reference Check Form Template & Checklist AIHR's template with 1-5 rating scales and behavioral anchors
- Digital Reference Checking & Competency Assessment Refapp's research-backed approach to competency-based reference checking