Importance of Reference Checks on Job Applications - Rudi Kruger

Rudi Kruger, General Manager of LexisNexis Data Services joins us to discuss the importance of reference verifications on job applications. On the show, we tackle the following:•Why is it important for employers and recruitment agencies to do reference checks•Is there a way employers can verify that what the employee is saying is true?•It has become a trend to have employees asking friends to act as references on their resume or leave out the reference of employers who could possibly damage their chances- can employers find those employers?•What are some of the disadvantages and advantages of reference checks?•realistically speaking how many candidates get reference checks?•are there specific reference check question employers should be asking?•How can employers conduct effective reference checks?•Falsifying credentials are on the rise - can reference checks curb this?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africanperspective/support