Reference check

Reference check is verification of a job applicant's employment history. Contact with a job applicant's past employers, or other references, to verify the applicant's job history, performance, and educational qualifications.

Definition

According to the HRBoK Guide,

Reference check. Verification of a job applicant's employment history. Contact with a job applicant's past employers, or other references, to verify the applicant's job history, performance, and educational qualifications.