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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.
  1. 1

    Trigger on Reference Stage

    Add a Webhook node fired when a candidate moves to the reference stage with their referees.

  2. 2

    Request the References

    Add a Gmail node emailing each referee a short structured reference form.

  3. 3

    Collect Responses

    Add a Typeform Trigger node capturing each reference's answers.

  4. 4

    Notify When Complete

    Add a Slack node alerting the recruiter once all references are in.

  5. 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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