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Automate Reference Check Requests and Collection
Speed up hiring — when a candidate reaches the reference stage, automatically request and collect structured references from their contacts.
difficulty Intermediatesetup 35 minresult References are requested and gathered promptly in a consistent format, shortening time-to-hire.—
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Trigger on Reference Stage
Add a
Webhooknode fired when a candidate moves to the reference stage with their referees. - 2
Request the References
Add a
Gmailnode emailing each referee a short structured reference form. - 3
Collect Responses
Add a
Typeform Triggernode capturing each reference's answers. - 4
Notify When Complete
Add a
Slacknode alerting the recruiter once all references are in. - 5
Activate and Test
Activate the workflow and move a test candidate to references. Confirm requests and collection work.
Frequently asked questions
What if a referee doesn't respond?
Send a reminder after a few days and flag the recruiter if a reference stays outstanding.
Can I standardize scoring?
Use consistent scaled questions so references are comparable across candidates.
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