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Eastern Sun Academy General Reference Check

Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Reference Name: _______________________________________________________________ Company Name: ________________________________________________________________ Company Address: ______________________________________________________________ Company Phone: ________________________________________________________________ Dates of Employment: From: _________________ to: ____________________ Starting Position: ________________________ Ending: ___________________ Starting Salary: _________________________ Ending: ___________________ How have you been affiliated with (name)? How long have you known him/her?

If a past employee, when did (name) work for your school/company? Could you confirm starting and ending employment dates? When did s/he leave the school/company? (Fill above) What was the position (name) held (or what grades/subjects taught)? Can you describe the key responsibilities of the candidate in his/her most recent position?

Did (name) have any additional responsibilities or special projects for which he/she was responsible?

Could I briefly review (name's) resume? Does the job title and job description match the position that (name) held?

Can you describe your reporting relationship with (name)? How long was (name) under your supervision? If none, in what capacity did you observe his/her work?

Why did (name) leave the school/company?

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Did (name) supervise other employees? How effectively? If I spoke to those employees, how do you think they would describe (name's) management style?

What were his/her most important contributions to the achievement of your organizations mission and goals.

Can you describe (names) relationships with his/her coworkers, reporting staff (if applicable), and supervisors. (If teaching candidate, describe relationships with parents).

Can you talk about the attitude and outlook (name) brought to the workplace. How did he/she handle conflict? How about pressure? Stress?

Describe the candidate's productivity, commitment to quality and customer orientation. Did (name) miss a lot of work? Was s/he frequently late? Were there any issues you are aware of that impacted her/his job performance? (if a teaching candidate, please describe classroom management style and proficiency).

Did you evaluate (name's) performance? Can you speak to his/her strong and weak points? What was noted as needing improvement during this performance review?

What is your overall assessment of the candidate? Would you rehire (name) if the opportunity arose?

We are hiring this candidate to (job title or quick description). Do you think (name) would be a good fit for this position? Why or why not?

Would you want him/her to teach your child? If no, please explain _________________________

Are you aware of any reason this individual should not work with children/young people? If yes, please explain

Are there any thing else you think would be important for us to know in making our decision? Is there a question I should ask that I may have missed?

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Reference interview conducted by: ______________________________________________________ Date: ____/____ /_____

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