[Firm Name]

Questions to Ask References

 

 

1. How would you view his/her overall performance?

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

 

2. List extraordinary accomplishments.

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                  

 

3. Compare him/her to other people at his level of experience.

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                        

 

4. Suggest areas he/she can improve upon.

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

 

5. Is he/she motivated by internal or external forces?

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

 

6. Would you rehire him/her?  If no, please explain.

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

 

7. What is his/her attendance record?

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

 

8. Describe his/her work habits.

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                            

 

9. What was his/her title?                                                                                                          

 

10. What was his/her parting compensation?