What does the referee say to a candidate?

If the referee says something along the lines of, “‘I’m really not the right person to talk about Nancy,’” that, too, does not reflect well on the candidate. In the uncommon event that your understanding differs from what you hear from one or more references, ask the candidate to explain.

Should I let a rejected candidate know that her references?

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Should I let a rejected candidate know that her references aren’t great? We’re in the process of hiring summer interns for my project, and we’re at a loss over how to handle a request for feedback from an applicant we rejected.

What to do if referee has not seen Mary?

If the referee has not seen Mary in that context, Claman suggests you alter the line of questioning. Describe what success looks like at your organization and ask how Mary measures up. “Say, ‘To be effective in this role, you need to be able to do XYZ.’ Then, sit back and listen to what the person has to say,” says Claman.

What are the unwritten rules of basketball officiating?

A basketball referee may have doubt when two players collide and go flying to the floor. Block or charge? Rule one or the other. In any event, do not try to run away from the play or shrug your shoulders. You’ll lose credibility fast. Officials will never be 100 percent sure of what they see 100 percent of the time. That’s not humanly possible.

When to contact a reference for an employee?

When speaking to a reference proves challenging—if, say, your organization doesn’t allow managers to contact references directly or you’re being stymied by HR on the other end by getting only a basic conformation of the candidate’s title and dates of employment—consider alternative ways to get the information you need.

What’s the best way to do a reference call?

Set the tone. “Assume that the reference call will take an hour,” says Claman. “It probably won’t take that long,” but the key is not to rush things. At the start of the conversation, you should ask how the reference knows the candidate, to double-check that the person you’re speaking to is in a position to evaluate him.