--- title: Automated Reference Checking | RefNow description: Get fast, reliable, and accurate reference checks with RefNow's automated employment referencing platform. Sign up today to start reference checking your candidates with RefNow. --- # Say Goodbye to Reference Calls Gather key insights into candidates from references - with zero phone calls!   ![google_stars](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/google_stars.svg) Over 8,000 Google Reviews   #### SEE HOW IT WORKS TRUSTED BY 30,000+ RECRUITERS ![river-island-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/river-island-logo.svg) ![busybees-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/busybees-logo.png?width=283&height=161&name=busybees-logo.png) ![robert-walters-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/robert-walters-logo.svg) ![hasbro-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/hasbro-logo.svg) ![rosewood-hotels-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/rosewood-hotels-logo.svg) ![barchester-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/barchester-logo.svg) ## Time-Saving Automated Reference Checking from RefNow ![i1](https://media.refnow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/i1.webp?width=1080&height=916&name=i1.webp) ## Check References Earlier in the Hiring Process Reference checks are often reserved for the final stages due to their time-consuming nature. But what if you uncover poor references too late? With RefNow’s automated reference checking, recruiters can effortlessly request references at any stage of the hiring process, ensuring better decisions from the start. ![i2](https://media.refnow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/i2.webp?width=1600&height=1600&name=i2.webp) ## Let Applicants Handle Reference Checks for You Shift the responsibility of gathering references to the applicants. Candidates invite their referees to complete a secure online assessment, ensuring confidentiality throughout the process. This approach saves you time, allowing you to focus on more critical HR priorities. ![i3](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/i3.svg) ## Boost Your Reference Response Rate Connecting with referees over the phone can be challenging. With our solution, referees can respond to questions at their convenience, and you can review their feedback whenever it suits your schedule. ![i4](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/i4.svg) ## Customise Your Reference Process Design a reference process that fits your needs by selecting the questions referees answer and the preferred format—whether file upload, text, multiple choice, or number. Each reference creates a documented record, ensuring a thorough and standardised approach to reference checks. ![fraud-detection](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/fraud-detection.svg) ## Unlimited Reference Checks Request as many references as you need without adding to your workload. Gathering multiple references provides valuable insights and diverse perspectives, helping you make more informed hiring decisions. ![i5](https://media.refnow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/i5.webp?width=1600&height=1600&name=i5.webp) ## Honest and Reliable References Referees tend to provide more thoughtful and candid feedback when given time to consider their responses. Unlike informal phone conversations, documented references encourage accountability, ensuring more reliable and trustworthy insights. ## Frequently asked questions What is Reference Checking Software? Reference Checking software allows companies to automate the employment reference checking process by automatically sending reminder emails, text messages and phone calls to candidates and referees. RefNow allows you to speed up the process of collecting employment references by 7x compared with traditional referencing. Does RefNow integrate with my existing HR / ATS software? We have over 50 Applicant Tracking systems and HR system integrations available. We also have an Open API to build your own integration if desired, please [get in touch](https://media.refnow.com/automated-reference-checking#demo) to find out if we already integrate with your existing systems. Which countries does RefNow operate in? RefNow operates globally and can collect references from any legally permitted country in the world. Is RefNow compliant with GDPR? RefNow takes data protection regulations seriously, and we are fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure the safety and security of our users' data. Our platform employs various measures to safeguard data privacy and security, including secure data storage, encryption, and access controls. We regularly review our data protection policies and practices to ensure that they remain up-to-date and effective. How much does RefNow cost? We have various options available depending on your requirements. The best way to find out how much RefNow will cost is to [arrange a short demo](https://media.refnow.com/automated-reference-checking#demo) with our team so we can learn more about the features suited to you. ### Join RefNow today and start elevating your reference checking process Over 15,000 companies already use RefNow to secure and streamline their reference, right to work and DBS checks worldwide.  [Book a free demo](https://media.refnow.com/automated-reference-checking#demo) TRUSTED BY 30,000+ RECRUITERS ![river-island-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/river-island-logo.svg) ![busybees-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/busybees-logo.png?width=283&height=161&name=busybees-logo.png) ![robert-walters-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/robert-walters-logo.svg) ![hasbro-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/hasbro-logo.svg) ![rosewood-hotels-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/rosewood-hotels-logo.svg) ![barchester-logo](https://media.refnow.com/hubfs/barchester-logo.svg)