Executive & Professional Reference Investigations

When was the last time that someone provided you with a bad reference? In this day and time, what can you do to check out a potential new employee? Call Smith James Group, Inc.

Hiring a senior level executive or key professional is an expensive proposition. When selecting a new employee, trusting your ‘gut’ instincts can be a good decision. However, exercising your option to conduct detailed reference investigations is a better business decision. The investment in a reference investigation is inexpensive insurance compared to the cost of hiring a non-performer.

Reference investigations are different from the typical employment verification process.

Reference Investigation

Employment Verification
Verification of actual work performance  Dates of Employment & Titles
Verification of claimed accomplishments Degree Verification
Adaptability, communications skills Professional Certification Verification
Management strengths and weaknesses Credit & Criminal Background Check
Details about character, integrity, work ethic Drivers License Check
Relationships with  peers, subordinates, supervisors, senior management & customers Eligibility for Rehire

In the employment verification process, human resources departments, colleges and service agencies provide you with the tangible data that you can use in the hiring process. In a reference investigation, we gather the vital intangible data that is critical to a good hiring decision. Information is obtained by contacting peers, subordinates, supervisors and senior management. Where it will add value to the hiring decision, we can also speak to customers and vendors.

To increase the trustworthiness of the reference information, we often contact references NOT provided by the candidate. Our unique ability to identify, contact and check unbiased references (people that were not provided by the candidate) can make all the difference in the world. After all, do you know anybody that would furnish you with a ‘bad’ reference? 

Why Smith James Group, Inc ?  Our references speak for themselves!

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Unbiased References?
We can identify and contact references NOT provided by the candidate!