TELEPHONE REFERENCE CHECK
FACULTY APPOINTMENT
Instructions for conducting telephone interview
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Introduce yourself and the purpose of your call.
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Give the name of the applicant and state that the applicant named him/her as a reference for the position of _________.
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Give the reference person a realistic picture of the environment in which the applicant will be entering, but avoid non-
relevant information (i.e., “lots of women,” “A/C doesn’t work in the summer,” etc.)
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Ask the questions below relevant to the position. Avoid questions not relevant to the position.
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Thank the reference person for his/her time.
Applicant Name: _________________________ Completed by: ___________________________
Position Applied for: ____________________________ Today’s Date: _______________________
Name of Previous or Present Employer: _______________________________________________
Reference Name: ___________________________ Reference Title: _________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________
Applicant’s Title at Previous or Present Employer: _____________________________________
Employment Dates (given by applicant): _______________________ Confirmation: ____________
Specifically, what were job duties? _________________________________________________
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How would you assess applicant’s knowledge/ability for this position?
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Identify greatest strengths for this position (include teaching, scholarship, and research activities):
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Limitations: ____________________________________________________________________
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Ability to work with students: _____________________________________________________
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