Pre-Hire Checkup

Checkster employer reference services and reference checks for employers seeking applicant  references. Find the best reference check questions and more at Checkster.


  • Detailed reports clearly identify high-quality hires

    • Take advantage of our performance-based methodology
      Our consistent and systematic in-depth report is based on best practices to uncover candidates' performance levels and not just their skills or experience.
    • Access our easy to read and sharable report
      The highly graphical and intuitive report you'll get from Checkster can easily be shared securely, both online and as a PDF, with hiring managers or recruiters.
    • Follow up with one or many from your list of references
      We provide a centralized pool of references; you choose which references to contact if desired.
    • Use Reference Checkup as a peer-rating assessment
      Use Checkster Finalists 360 Checkup to determine your top candidates early in the hiring process. It allows you to use Reference Checkup on up to 5 candidates for a peer-rating assessment.
    • Tailor your surveys to your needs
      Checkster enables you to add questions to specifically tailor the survey to the needs of your organization.
Checkster employer reference services and reference checks for employers seeking applicant  references. Find the best reference check questions and more at Checkster.


  • Intuitive interface reduces the time to rate candidates

    • Start the Reference Check with one click of the mouse
      Enter the name, email and job details for any candidate and click the 'Send' button. That's all an employer needs to do to receive a report.
    • Our intuitive navigation has a fast learning curve
      With an Outlook-like menu, there is no need to spend hours learning how to use Checkster. You can invite your first candidate in minutes.
    • The full Reference Check tool is completely self service
      No need to interact with sales or service people. You can try, buy, and even modify Checkster's email communication and surveys on your own.
Checkster employer reference services and reference checks for employers seeking applicant  references. Find the best reference check questions and more at Checkster.


  • Vetted references ensure accurate information

    • Ensured of the most qualified references
      Each participating reference is qualified using four key criteria: relationship to candidate, time they worked together, closeness of relationship, and the freshness of the relationship.
    • Integrity of references is verified
      To ensure the integrity of references, we verify the email domain and several unique characteristics for each reference.
    • Rating validated by high number of references
      Checkster's reference checks contain twice as many references as a traditional process. This high number increases the validity of the rating.
    • Confidentiality encourages honesty
      References know the report is confidential, freeing them to give thorough and honest feedback.
Checkster employer reference services and reference checks for employers seeking applicant  references. Find the best reference check questions and more at Checkster.


  • Candidate involvement limits liability

    • Integrated release of liability
      Each candidate must accept the terms and conditions in order to proceed, including a release of liability protecting the references.
    • Background checking easy with Employment Verification
      This is complimentary to the Reference Checkup and for the Finalists 360 Checkup and can be performed online. It verifies dates of employment, title, reporting structure,and eligibility of rehiring.
Checkster employer reference services and reference checks for employers seeking applicant  references. Find the best reference check questions and more at Checkster.


  • Passive References builds strong database of candidates

    • Aggregate passive candidates
      With Reference Check, you can build a true passive candidate list, as each reference becomes part of a searchable database for future job requisitions.
    • Export list into MS Excel
      Easily store your list of passive candidates in a CRM-like application with an exportable CSV option.
Checkster employer reference services and reference checks for employers seeking applicant  references. Find the best reference check questions and more at Checkster.