Times are different now: Some once-common tools and processes are now gone for good. Looking up phone numbers in hard-copy White and Yellow Pages directories. Getting used checks back from the bank every month. Calling a movie theater to get show times.
There’s also an entirely new approach to predicting associate engagement and performance based on past behavior that’s accomplished through a new way in connecting with valuable references.
Reference checks must be much more than a verification of employment. What’s now measurably different is that SkillSurvey – a world-renowned company that specializes in performance predictability – has developed SkillSurvey Reference, a revolutionary tool for the pre-employment evaluation process.
At Signet Screening, we employ this online reference check tool to obtain “real-world” information about job candidates. How do they interact with clients and colleagues? What is their work style and work ethic? How will they positively impact the performance of your team? Will they fit into and positively enhance your company culture?
SkillSurvey provides insightful feedback because it doesn’t entail awkward, forced phone conversations. References instead receive a customized, online questionnaire that they complete anonymously. The result: Crucial feedback delivered faster in an organized method to help companies select the right candidates.
How SkillSurvey works
SkillSurvey provides a simple, confidential process that significantly reduces administrative time and headaches. Here’s how it works:
- A company representative sends an email to job candidates, who add their references’ information into SkillSurvey.
- Each reference receives a link to an anonymous, job-specific survey that asks about professionalism, interpersonal skills, problem-solving and adaptability, and personal value commitment.
- Your company receives an aggregated report about all job candidates to review.
The benefits of SkillSurvey
| Benefits | SkillSurvey Solution | Phone Calls |
| References | 5 business references, 50% of which are former or current supervisors | 2 to 3 references |
| Time | 1 to 2 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
| Reports | Feedback is consistent and based on observed, job-related behaviors | Minimal information |
| Compliant | Supports compliance with EEOC and OFCCP | Uncertain and inconsistent |
Signet Screening Director of Operations Jill Hilvert believes the numbers tell the story of SkillSurvey.
“With SkillSurvey, companies receive reference checks 92% faster, have 35% less turnover for cause and 85% more candid responses,” she says. “Instead of always hearing ‘Yes, he or she worked here’ over the phone, our SkillSurvey clients receive useful information without the hassle of making phone calls.”
If your company’s goal is to build a high-performance company culture within your organization, selecting the right people is critical because:
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Use Signet’s reference checking system to remove much of the unknown out of the hiring process and take your probability for success to the next level. Are you ready to put SkillSurvey on a trial run for your company?
Contact the experienced Signet Screening team to learn more about this revolutionary online tool. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for additional information on pre-employment screening assistance.
