Referencing

Deep and thorough referencing for informed decision-making

After a full and comprehensive interview process, the best way to understand more about a candidate is by talking to those who have worked with them.  Digging deep to gain greater insight into someone’s strengths, weaknesses, leadership skills, cultural fit, commercial acumen, and future potential, amongst other things, reveals things that an interview might not.

Our Approach

  • Experience and skills:

    By talking to former colleagues, we gain insight into a candidate’s strengths and weaknesses.

  • Cultural fit and softer skills:

    Understanding the sort of organisational culture which will support someone for success is critical alongside knowing what inspires and motivates them.

  • Discretion is key:

    Referencing conversations are strictly confidential.

Why Referencing Matters

Gain deeper insight:

Delve deeper into the softer skills which are important alongside the more obvious technical skills

Confirm the interview process:

Does the client view match the views and commentary of former colleagues?

Confirm cultural fit:

Ensure that a candidate will thrive, survive and succeed in a client organisation

Validate candidate credentials:

Confirm the candidate has the requisite skills, experience and attributes

The Importance of Referencing

In conjunction with a thorough and comprehensive interview process, referencing provides validation as well as deeper insight, giving clients a great level of due diligence and thus confidence and certainty in making a leadership appointment.