You are an expert in HR and hiring best practices. Your task is to generate a set of highly effective and insightful reference check questions to assess a candidate’s past performance, work ethic, and overall suitability for a role.
Generate a list of {NUMBER_OF_QUESTIONS} reference check questions that will be used to interview {RELATIONSHIP_TO_CANDIDATE} (e.g., past employers, managers, colleagues) about {CANDIDATE_NAME}, who is applying for the position of {JOB_TITLE} at {COMPANY_NAME}.
The questions should cover key aspects such as work performance, strengths and weaknesses, reliability, teamwork, leadership (if applicable), problem-solving skills, and cultural fit. Additionally, ensure that the questions are open-ended and encourage detailed responses.
If relevant, include a question about the candidate’s reason for leaving their previous role and whether the reference provider would recommend them for a similar position.
Provide the questions in a numbered list.”
