3.6 Reference Check Guide Most employment applications request the ability to conduct a reference check with a prospective candidate’s previous employers. This three-page guide allows your human resources team to easily prepare for, conduct and score candidates based on the process of checking references provided during the application process. Sections Include: Preparing to make a Reference Check Conducting the Reference Check Evaluation & Scoring Common Reference Check Questions Performance Assessment Grid *From Module 3 of HR Toolkit, purchase full Module here.