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General Questions

1. What is the Reference Check Online SaaS Platform?

The Reference Check Online SaaS Platform is a modern, global solution designed to streamline reference checks and endorsements for job candidates, students, employers, referees, and academic institutions. It also offers secure management of academic certificates and transcripts, ensuring authenticity and ease of access.

2. Who can use this platform?

The platform can be used by:

  • Employers and HR professionals for employment reference checks.
  • Candidates (job seekers, students, renters, and volunteers) to collect and manage references.
  • Referees (previous employers, professors, landlords, or volunteer coordinators) to provide references.

Academic institutions to manage student endorsements, transcripts, and certifications.

3. What types of reference checks does the platform support?

The platform supports multiple types of reference checks, including:

  • Employment references (for job candidates).
  • Academic endorsements (for students applying to higher education or internships).
  • Rental references (for tenants).
  • Client references (for consultants and contractors)
  • Character references (for volunteers and other verifications).
4. How does the platform enhance security and data privacy?

The platform supports multiple types of reference checks, including:

  • Employment references (for job candidates).
  • Academic endorsements (for students applying to higher education or internships).
  • Rental references (for tenants).
  • Client references (for consultants and contractors)
  • Character references (for volunteers and other verifications).

Employer and Organization Features

5. What is the Employer Dashboard?

The employer dashboard allows organizations to manage their reference-checking processes efficiently. Key features include:

  • Real-time tracking of referee responses.
  • View candidate shared references.
  • AI-driven employability scores, bias analysis and fraud analysis.
  • Privacy-compliant data storage and retrieval.
6. How can employers share reference checks with candidates?

Employers have the option to share reference reports with candidates, allowing them to reuse verified references without needing to request them again from referees.

7. Does the platform offer analytical reporting for employers?

Yes, the platform includes an Analytical Reporting Dashboard that consolidates insights from multiple reference checks, helping employers make data-driven decisions.

Candidate Features

8. What is the Candidate Dashboard?

The Candidate Dashboard is a personalized hub where users can collect, manage, and share references for job applications, academic admissions, rental agreements, and volunteer opportunities.

9. Can candidates track their reference requests?

Yes, candidates receive real-time updates on reference request statuses, including responses from referees and the overall progress of their applications.

10. Can candidates view their references?

No, candidates cannot see the feedback provided by referees.

11. Can candidates share their references with multiple employers?

Yes, candidates can reuse their verified references and share them with multiple employers, institutions, or landlords as needed.

Referee Features

12. How does the referee interface work?

The referee interface is designed for ease of use, with features like:

  • Centralized management of all reference requests.
  • Email notifications for new requests.
  • Reminders to ensure timely submissions.
  • Guidelines for providing constructive feedback.
13. How are referees notified of reference requests?

Referees receive automated email notifications and reminders about pending reference requests.

14. Can referees manage multiple reference requests?

Yes, referees can handle multiple reference requests in one place, making the process seamless and efficient.

15. Are there any fees for referees?

No, the system is entirely free for referees to use.

16. Why do referees need to sign in to provide a reference?

Signing in is essential to prevent fraud and ensure the authenticity of the reference.

17. Why should referees use their personal email instead of a work email?

Because work emails often change when someone switches jobs. Using a personal email (like Gmail or Outlook) ensures we can reach you in the future if verification is needed. It helps maintain continuity and trust in the reference process or revisited down the line.

18. Is it okay to provide a reference using a personal email?

Even if it’s not a company address, your reference is still considered fully professional. It’s the content and credibility that matter, not the domain of the email.

19. Will my personal email be shared or used for marketing?

Absolutely not. Your email is kept 100% private and secure. We will never send you marketing emails or share your details with third parties

Academic and Student Features

20. How does the platform assist students?

The platform enables students to request, receive and securely manage their official academic certificates, transcripts and recommendation in a tamper-proof format.

21. What is the Professor/Academic Interface?

This interface allows academic professionals to manage student reference and endorsement requests, track submissions, and provide structured recommendations for academic, internship, or employment opportunities. Additionally, administrators can upload certifications and transcripts for secure access.

22. Can students control access to their academic credentials?

Yes, students retain full control over their certificates and transcripts, ensuring they can share them securely when needed.

22.5. Can students edit or modify their academic credentials?

No, students can only view their certificates and transcripts. Any attempt to alter or tamper with these documents will be flagged as fraud and reported to the receiving party.

23. Can the AI verify academic documents?

Yes, the AI can validate certificates and transcripts to ensure they are authentic and unaltered.

Platform Accessibility and Customization

24. Does the platform support multiple languages?

Yes, the platform provides multilingual support, enabling users to manage references and academic documents in their preferred language. When shared, recipients can view them in their own preferred language.

25. Are there pre-designed question templates for employers?

Yes, the platform provides a library of industry-specific question templates, categorized by job role and sector, to facilitate effective reference checks.

26. Can the platform integrate with other systems?

Yes, the platform supports integration with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other related applications via API for seamless data exchange.

Data Privacy and Ownership

27. Who owns the reference data and academic credentials?

Candidates and students retain full ownership of their reference data, certificates, and transcripts, allowing them to manage and control access as needed.

28. How does the platform ensure compliance with data protection laws?

The platform adheres to international data privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPEDA, ensuring secure handling and storage of personal data.

Scalability and Business Use

29. Can large organizations use the platform?

Yes, the platform is scalable to accommodate businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to multinational corporations.

30. Can organizations use a single account for multiple functions?

Yes, organizations can use a single account to manage employment reference checks, academic endorsements, rental agreements, and volunteer character references all in one place.

Support and Assistance

31. How can users get support if they encounter issues?

Users can reach out to customer support via the platform’s Help Center, email, or chatbot for prompt assistance.

32. Are there training resources available for new users?

Yes, the platform provides onboarding guides, tutorials, and FAQ documentation to help users navigate the system efficiently.

33. How frequently is the platform updated?

The platform receives regular updates to enhance security, user experience, and functionality based on user feedback and technological advancements.

For any additional questions, please reach out to our support team.

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