Ready?
“Sara, my name is Peter Leffkowitz. We don’t know each other but I just got off the phone with someone you helped move forward career-wise. Quick minute?
I am hired by really strong _______departments to cherry pick some of the highest performance (titles) for company’s that demand very strong talent that, unfortunately, their internal HR folks can't access.
The reason for my call is that earlier today I spent about an hour and a half with an individual that worked for you in ( 2022). Part of our evaluation is based on their relationship with those they worked for and sometimes, those that worked beneath them. Frankly, I’m on the fence. This ( title) that you managed apparently had great respect for you and did a pretty nice commercial on your leadership. I was hoping you might reciprocate some of your thoughts about him... Can I test your memory? His name is JC.”
What Comes Next
when you purchase this digital reference check form,you will receive a brilliant list of questions that you’ve never dreamed of asking. The questions themselves are stimulating to the manager that you have on the phone
This is a partial list:
- What one word would you use to describe JC? (That one word sets the tone.)
- What would you add or subtract to perfect his skills?
- Describe his tolerance to stress.
- How many positions above his job for you, is he capable of?
- JC: sunshine or clouds?
- Rate him against others with the same responsibilities.
- Triggers: what were they?
- Self disciplined enough to work remotely?
…asked all in a way that makes the hiring manager on the phone wish she had you in her corner before she extended offers.
So…
#1, you successfully got your truthful reference.
#2, you are asked, “Do you go that deep all the time?”
#3, you answer, “Don’t all recruiting firms?”
#4, you are then asked, “Do you guys do Quality Engineers as well?”
#5, (responding in a New York accent), “Ay, my middle name is ‘Quality Engineers’!”
The Best Digital Reference Check…
Our Promise: When role played properly 3 times with a manager… a brand new recruiter, when using the recommended intro (scripted directly in the form), will surprise you by getting through to more people than you thought… not to mention using it as a marketing tool to pick up new clients.
Formatted in Microsoft Word and used generically for any full-time, contract, or temp candidate who needs to be referenced, it is easily customized to suit a specialty desk.
IMPORTANT: This is a digital form that can and absolutely should be uploaded into any ATS/CRM, no differently than any other appropriate candidate/client doc.
Pricing: $139.00 and this digital form may be emailed and spread out to all appropriate staff, reporting to one office.
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