worth vetting more than your next door neighbor’s daughter. And when you use professional websites for freelancers, they have often done the work for you. Essentially, we suggest going with your gut on this matter. References On the other hand, checking references is extremely important. We usually ask for a few references and contact all of them. Here is a list of questions to use when speaking with references, courtesy of LinkedIn. These are just a basis, and you can add more specific questions depending on the position. 1. How do you know {Applicant Name}? 2. What was {Applicant Name’s} job role and responsibilities? 3. Did Pat have any major accomplishments working for you? 4. For this position, we need someone who can __________ [fill in the most important things]. How would you rate Pat on each? 5. What are Pat’s greatest strengths? 6. What are Pat’s biggest weaknesses? Is there any area where she would need additional support in her first 90 days? 7. Was Pat a good communicator and listener? 8. Did Pat receive any promotions while at your company? 9. On a scale of 1 to 10, compared to other people you’ve hired, how would you rate Pat? 10. Why did Pat leave your company? 11. Would you rehire Pat? 12. Is there anyone else you’d recommend I speak to?
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