Find out exactly what your references say about you.
We’ll call your previous employers the same way a hiring manager would, and document what they say, word for word.
From $89 per reference
of the former bosses & HR we call do not honor their company’s reference policy. “They won’t say anything, it’s against policy” is one of the most common, and most costly, assumptions job seekers make.
What’s in your report
- Dates of employment and title, confirmed or not
- Eligibility for re-hire and the stated reason for separation
- Would they recommend you? Plus strengths and weaknesses, recorded word for word
- 15-point performance evaluation, each area rated 1 to 5
- Tone of voice and timeliness of your reference’s response, often the most telling part
- Executive reports add questions on attracting and mentoring talent, plus confirmation of your last salary
We email you when it’s ready, and you read it through the secure client login.
Common questions
Who will you call?
The references you list after checkout: typically former supervisors, managers or HR departments. Each reference is a separate call and a separate section in your report.
Will they know it’s me asking?
No. Your references are not told who is requesting information about your employment history.
What if they don’t respond?
We call and leave a minimum of four messages, over up to five contact attempts; most prospective employers stop after two or three. A reference who won’t respond or won’t comment is giving the same answer a prospective employer gets, and your report documents it. Substitutions are accepted if a reference hasn’t responded after fewer than three attempts. See the refund policy.
How fast is it?
Calls begin within 48 hours of your order, and average turnaround is 10 working days. Add rush service ($30 per reference) and calls start immediately on receipt of your order; completion still depends on your reference’s availability.
Which option should I choose?
Professional fits most job titles and includes a 15-point performance evaluation. Executive adds questions about attracting and mentoring talent and confirms your last salary. Educator uses questions customized for teachers and school staff. Not sure? Call a Job Reference Specialist at (800) 890-5645.
Questions before you order?(800) 890-5645Speak with one of our Job Reference Specialists.
We make it simple.
Three steps, start to finish. You never have to make an awkward phone call yourself.
- 1
Enter your reference information
After you place your order, we’ll ask for a few details about each reference: name, title, company and how you worked together.
Takes a few minutes - 2
We make the phone calls
Within 48 hours, our staff begins contacting your former employer, discreetly, the same way a prospective employer would. We leave at least four messages before we stop trying.
Calls begin within 48 hours - 3
Detailed report, delivered
We email you when your report is ready. Read your reference’s word-for-word commentary through the secure client login, so you know exactly what a hiring manager hears.
Average 10 working days
Careers back on track
THANK YOU! Your service answered the dreaded for me: what would my past employer say about me, since the job ended badly. I was worried but then very relieved to get your report that they were standing by the law…no details. I am able to sleep at night now! It is well worth the fee for this information to be made available to those of us trying to move on! Thank you so much for a great service and a thorough job!
I would like to address you as a satisfied (very satisfied) customer. You are effective and efficient as well as being service-oriented. I have had two separate matters with your firm, and in each case I have been impressed. In each case, your work has directly contributed to the result – support of my client’s case.
I did not have (direct) correspondence with my consultant but I feel they did a great job and in a timely manner. I thank you for all the information and plan on doing business with you in the future.
Make it stop with a Cease & Desist letter.
A customized letter, prepared after your consultation with the attorney and sent by certified mail to your former employer. A month later, we run a follow-up reference check to see how they responded.