Talent Acquisition Solutions
Reference Checking
Stop chasing references. Start driving results.
Stop wasting time on reference checks with intelligent automation
Transform your reference checking from a time-consuming bottleneck into a strategic advantage. Automatically trigger reference requests at the right time in your hiring process, generate reference questions tied to role-critical skills, contact references and collect their responses, and get notified when references are ready to review without lifting a finger.
Smart automation
Set workflows that request references when you need them.
Intelligent messaging
Automate candidate and reference outreach and follow-up.
Seamless integration
Works within your existing hiring workflow.
Instant notifications
Get alerts when reference insights are ready for review.
Get the right data to make the right hire
Go beyond basic employment verification with reference checking insights that predict on-the-job success. Our structured approach combines scored reference questions with open feedback to deliver one easy-to-use score and report, giving you the confidence to make hiring decisions that drive business impact.
Structured reference collection
Get the feedback you need with scored and open-ended questions.
Comprehensive candidate scoring
Easy-to-read reports that show candidate strength across critical areas.
Customizable reference fields
Add your own questions to gather the specific insights you need.
Performance verification
Confirm employment history and past results efficiently.
Drive business impact with transparent, explainable AI
See exactly why we ask every question and how it connects to on-the-job success. Our transparent AI clearly maps each reference question to specific competencies that drive performance in your role, so you can trust the insights, explain your hiring decisions, and drive the outcomes that matter.
Skill-mapped questions
Every question clearly ties to a specific skill critical for role success.
Transparent AI
See exactly why each question matters and how responses predict performance.
Employment verification
Efficiently confirm position details and employment history.
Explainable results
Understand and confidently communicate the reasoning behind every insight.
Reduce time-to-hire and disruption in your process
Secure top talent before your competition. Our 24/7 reference checking software eliminates scheduling conflicts and email chains with automation integrated directly into your hiring process. Accelerate insights further with our quick and easy 2-minute survey for reference givers.
2-minute survey
Improve your response rate with a user-friendly reference survey.
24/7 availability
References respond on their schedule, accelerating your timeline.
Mobile-friendly
Collect feedback no matter what device reference contacts use.
End-to-end solution
Streamline with one platform for all your candidate screening needs.
Predict turnover with reputable, candid feedback
Avoid fraudulent references and collect more candid feedback than on a phone call to ensure your candidates have what it takes to succeed and thrive. Our simple reference checker survey encourages more thorough and honest feedback, and our algorithm detects duplicate IPs to catch fraudulent responses.
Fraud detection
AI algorithms identify duplicate IPs to prevent fake references.
Honest feedback
Give references time and space for more honest, thorough feedback.
Integrate reference insights where you need them
Fit your workflow with our fully integrated hiring platform. Whether you review reference checking insights in Cangrade, share PDF reports with hiring managers, or integrate directly into your ATS, your reference data flows seamlessly to where decisions get made.
Comprehensive reporting
High-level scores plus detailed individual reference responses.
Flexible sharing
Download PDFs or integrate directly with your ATS/HRIS.
Team collaboration
Share insights with hiring managers and stakeholders easily.
Integration library
Connect with popular ATS and HRIS platforms.
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Pre-Hire Assessments
Identify your top talent in less than 14 minutes.
Skills Assessments
Assess candidates on the hard skills they need.
Candidate Matching
Match the right candidate for the right role.
Video Interviews
Narrow your talent pool quickly and easily.