Reference Check - Team Member

Applies to: all WSL Store Management Team

Date
Candidate name:
Role applied for:
Referee Contact Details:

Ask the Referee the following questions:

Did they report to you during their time there?

Can you remember how long they worked for you? How long ago was this?

What did their role involve?

How they Work

How would you rate their performance in the role? (1 worst - 10 best)



What were their key strengths?


Were there any areas of improvement that they were working on developing in?


How would you describe their approach to a team environment?


Did they show initiative, and were they able to work independently?


How did they cope under pressure during the busy times? (how did they react to/manage pressure?)



Did you ever have any concerns about their honesty and integrity? If yes, please explain


Have there ever been any questions or concerns around excess sick days or holidays?

Were they ever given any warnings or disciplinary action? If so, when and why?

So, the role they have applied for with us will mean that they will be standing all day and dealing with customers, is there anything from a health and safety perspective that we should be aware of in order to support them in this type of role?

In Closing

What was their reason for leaving? (if not current manager)

Would you recommend them for the type of role we are recruiting for? Why/why not?

If they were to ask for the details of this reference, are you happy for me to pass this information on to them?

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