Professional reference screening
At 3rd Degree Screening, we understand that hiring the right candidates is crucial for the success of your organization. Our comprehensive Reference Check services are designed to provide you with valuable insights into a candidate's work history, performance, and suitability for the position. By conducting thorough and reliable reference checks, we empower you to make informed hiring decisions with confidence.
2-3 day average turnaround
Supervisor and colleague interviews
PBSA Accredited
Background Screening Association
FCRA Certified Staff
Fair Credit Reporting Act
100% US-Based
Support and Operations
Licensed Private Investigative Agency
State-Licensed & Bonded
Multi-layer reference screening
We conduct structured interviews with a candidate's former supervisors to verify work performance, leadership qualities, reliability, and professional conduct in their previous roles.
Peer references offer a different perspective on how a candidate collaborates, communicates, and contributes to team dynamics, insight that supervisors alone may not provide.
We ask targeted, role-specific questions about the candidate's performance, ability to meet responsibilities, and overall effectiveness in their previous positions.
Beyond job duties, we assess integrity, attitude, and overall professional demeanor as reported directly by those who worked alongside the candidate.
We verify that every reference submitted is a legitimate professional contact, flagging any suspicious submissions such as personal contacts posing as former managers or colleagues.
Client Voices
See what hiring teams across every industry are saying about working with us.
Quality reports done in a timely manner.
Trent Grundmeyer
Owner
Simple process, easy to follow and seamless for the candidate.
Tonya Walker
Owner/Founder
Great customer service. It's user friendly for both the candidate and employer.
Dawn DeLaTorre
Human Resources Manager
Structured
Consistent reference interviews
Same process every candidate
Verified
Reference authenticity checks
No fake contacts
2-3 Days
Avg. turnaround
Most references completed fast
FCRA
Fully compliant
Consent-based process
How It Works
We collect references, verify every contact is legitimate, and conduct structured professional interviews, delivering consistent, comparable data on every candidate you screen.
We obtain the candidate's consent to conduct reference checks, ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection regulations.
Our team reaches out to the provided references to schedule reference check interviews.
During the interviews, we ask targeted questions to elicit valuable feedback about the candidate's past performance, work habits, teamwork, and more.
You receive a comprehensive report summarizing the findings of the reference checks, helping you make well-informed hiring decisions.
Comprehensive coverage
Tailored to your hiring needs
We tailor our reference check questions to align with your organization's specific needs and the requirements of the position.
A neutral, unbiased approach
Our experienced team conducts reference checks with a neutral and unbiased approach, ensuring you receive objective feedback about the candidate.
Beyond the basics
We go beyond basic employment verification, delving into the candidate's strengths, weaknesses, areas of improvement, and overall suitability for the role.
Handled with care and confidentiality
Our team conducts reference checks with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality, respecting the privacy of both the candidate and the references.
Contact Us
At 3rd Degree Screening, we are dedicated to helping you build a reliable and trustworthy workforce through accurate Employment Verification services. Partner with us to gain confidence in your hiring decisions and ensure that your organization brings in the most qualified and dependable candidates. Contact us now to learn more about our Employment Verification services and how we can support your hiring endeavors.
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