An efficient, automated approach to reference checking
A new approach for background screeners
Reference checking is often viewed as a tedious and time-consuming process that yields few results. SkillSurvey now provides background screeners with an easier way to run reference checks. With our solution, you can offer your clients a fully-automated approach that is cost-effective and delivers results fast.
Eliminate Time-Consuming
Phone Tag
SkillSurvey Reference® is a cloud-based solution that can be configured specifically for background screeners to capture reference responses via a short online questionnaire that you develop and is automatically emailed or sent via text to references.
Stress-Free, Convenient, and Mobile-Optimized
Adding new candidates and managing existing candidates is simple and can be done quickly. Plus, your team and references can access the system anytime, anyplace, from any device. We also offer options for integrating SkillSurvey Reference with your platform.
Increase Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness
On average, the standard reference checking process takes between 30-60 minutes. With SkillSurvey Reference, your team can kick-off the reference checking process in a few minutes. To help ensure quicker responses, the solution sends reminders to references who don’t respond within a specific timeframe.
Online Dashboard Management
Our dashboard provides the information your team needs to easily manage candidates. View the status of your candidates or see if a reference has responded.
Generate More Sales Leads
With the addition of SkillSurvey Source®, background screeners can quickly and easily generate more warm leads from references, helping put new business right at your fingertips.
How it works
The process is simple and the results are fast.
Candidates and their references can be entered one-by-one or in bulk via an import. There is no limit on how many references can be entered (a minimum of one reference is required for each candidate).
The system automatically generates an email or a text message which is sent to references from your organization. The email or text includes a brief description of the reference request and a link to your reference questionnaire.
In a few minutes, references can complete the questionnaire. Each reference is asked to verify their identity at the start of the process. After submitting the form online, references are directed to a thank you page, which can be fully customized and branded, and can be used to generate new business leads.
As soon as the questionnaire is completed, reference information is available. You can easily access this the reference responses in a format that makes sense for you and your clients: responses can be printed, downloaded or emailed.
- Step 1: Enter candidate information
- Step 2: Requests emailed or texted automatically
- Step 3: References complete questionnaire
- Step 4: Access reference responses immediately
Frequently asked questions
How long does this take to get up and running and what resources are needed?
Implementation is very simple and takes little effort on your part. Since the system is a cloud-based solution, there’s no costly software to buy or download. Users simply need a login to access the system, time to configure the settings and options to meet your needs and can be up and running within a few hours.
How do I initiate a reference check in SkillSurvey Reference?
Initiating a reference check for a candidate is a simple process. To begin, enter a candidate’s reference information for as many references as necessary and hit submit. The system sends an automated email or text message to the reference(s) with a link to the questionnaire. Candidates and their references can be entered one-by-one or in bulk via an import.
How will I know when a reference completes a questionnaire?
Users can select to receive automatic notifications via email once a reference submits their response, or users can login to the system to view their dashboard for status updates.
How quickly do references respond?
While response times vary, most references respond in just a day or two since the questionnaire can be completed at their convenience via desktop, smartphone or tablet.
Can we include our branding or logo?
Yes! We offer several ways to highlight your brand. All system-generated emails and text messages sent to references will appear as though they were sent from your organization. Organizations can include their logo on the reference questionnaire. After submitting the questionnaire, references are directed to a thank you page, where the message can be customized and include your company logo and a link to a web page of your choice. Additionally, customers can include their logo on the reference response document.
Can I customize the questionnaire?
Customers may create any number of custom questions and custom questionnaires with the following question format options:
- Multiple Choice
- Single select – radio box
- Single select – dropdown
- Open ended
- Rate one item on a scale
- Rate multiple items on a scale
Questions can be marked as mandatory.
What reference response formats are available?
Reference responses are made available in PDF format. They can be printed, downloaded, or emailed directly to your client from SkillSurvey Reference.
Contact us
See how SkillSurvey Reference and its configuration for background screeners can simplify the reference checking process. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a demo.
