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Sample Reference Questions for HR

The document contains a list of sample reference questions designed to evaluate an applicant's work performance, interpersonal skills, and communication style. It includes inquiries about the applicant's job duties, strengths, weaknesses, and relationship-building abilities. Additionally, it asks for the reference's overall impression and the likelihood of rehiring the applicant.

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Sample Reference Questions for HR

The document contains a list of sample reference questions designed to evaluate an applicant's work performance, interpersonal skills, and communication style. It includes inquiries about the applicant's job duties, strengths, weaknesses, and relationship-building abilities. Additionally, it asks for the reference's overall impression and the likelihood of rehiring the applicant.

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Emily Nkhambule
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SAMPLE REFERENCE QUESTIONS

1. In what capacity (e.g. supervisor, coworker, colleague, etc.) have you known the
applicant? How long have you known him/her?

2. Please describe his/her job duties while employed with your organization?

3. How would you describe (applicant’s name) work?

4. How would you describe (applicant’s name) style of relating to people?

5. Describe (applicant’s name) interpersonal communication style. Can you give specific
examples?

6. Describe (applicant’s name) communication style when under stress. Can you give specific
examples?

7. Discuss (applicant’s name) ability to build relationships with fellow workers or


supervisors. Can you give specific examples?

8. What are (applicant’s name) strongest job skills?

OR

In what areas does (applicant’s name) excel?

9. Have you perceived any weaknesses in work performance?

OR

In what areas does (applicant’s name) need improvement? Can you be specific?

10. Is there anything else I should have asked you about (applicant’s name) performance or work?

11. Would you rehire (applicant’s name)?

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