Reference Checks Toolkit
This reference check outline worksheet, sample, and list of questions can help save you from the wrong hire.
Tool / Template
Pre-Interview Email
This sample email is sent to a job applicant prior to an interview, sharing further information about the organization and explaining what you’d like them to come prepared to discuss.
Job Simulation Exercises
Having candidates complete exercises similar to what they’d be doing on the job may give you the best sense of how they would perform if hired.
Interview Question Toolkit
These interview questions can help you identify your strongest candidates. As you plan your candidate evaluation process, use this list to find questions or activities focused on the key traits that you are most interested in.
Talent List
To ensure that strong candidates readily come to mind when you need to hire, keep a running list of prospects. Here’s a simple template to get you started.
Building the Pool Worksheet
Most hiring mistakes occur not simply because managers select the wrong person, but because they don’t have the right candidate pool to select from to begin with. Use this worksheet to build a strong talent pool.
Job Description Sample
A great job description goes beyond simply listing responsibilities and qualifications. Use this sample as a guide for your hiring process!
Sample Organizational Goal Development Steps
These sample goal development steps can serve as a guide to help you develop your organization’s own goal-setting process.
Sample Organizational Goals
What will your organization achieve this year, and how will you judge success? Here’s a sample of how to structure clear, measurable organizational goals.
Goals Stepback Worksheet
Once you’ve set goals, make sure to regularly check in on progress. Use the Goals Stepback Worksheet to track progress and share updates about your team or individual goals on a regular basis.