Recruitment and Selection

Imperial, Maria Cayene P.

BSBA-HRM III BLOCK (R)

CONTENTS

• How to conduct Reference Check

• Application forms, Weighted Application Blanks, Biographical Data

Reference Check

Reference check refers to a recruiting process method used by hiring managers/recruiters to

get more information about a candidate by contacting his/her previous employers, schools etc.

With reference checks, you can learn more about applicants, such as their:

• Employment history

• Educational background

• Job qualifications

• Strengths and weaknesses

• Behavior

Steps on How to Conduct Reference Check

1. Verify the candidate’s name
First things first: when contacting a reference, be sure you verify the candidate’s name.

2. Confirm how they know the candidate

Depending on your requirements, candidates might provide a list of different types of
references. For example, your business might require that the candidate gives at least two
personal references in addition to two professional references.

3. Ask what makes the candidate a good fit

Use your time with the candidate’s reference to gauge whether or not the candidate will be a
good fit for the position.
4. Have the reference rank the candidate
You should have a variety of reference check questions prepared when you contact a
candidate’s reference. Some of these might include open-ended questions, short-answer
questions, and multiple choice questions that use a scale ranking from 1-10.

5. Find out the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses .

One main goal of your employment reference check should be to find out the candidate’s
strengths and weaknesses.
Along with your other sets of questions, be sure to specifically ask the reference to list the
candidate’s strengths and weaknesses.

6. Ask about the candidate’s behavior

Knowing a candidate’s behaviors and attitudes can help you predict how they will act in your
work environment. If you’re contacting an old employer, be sure you dig into the candidate’s
behavior.

Application Form
• An application form is an official document that a potential employer will require candidates
to complete when applying for a vacancy.
• Application forms are also used where there is a continuous need for recruitment or where a
high volume of applicants is expected.Application Form
• An application form is an official document that a potential employer will require candidates
to complete when applying for a vacancy.
• Application forms are also used where there is a continuous need for recruitment or where a
high volume of applicants is expected.

Weighted Application Form

• A weighted application form is a form in which numeric values are assigned to the
information fields.
• Data is collected for each information field. The applications are ranked accordingly and help
the employer to predict the performance of the potential applicant within the organisation.

Biographical Data
Biographical Data consists of information regarding an individual’s past. It includes information
about an individual’s personality, attitudes, experiences, and skills.