Day: February 14, 2026

“Can I See Your References?”

Split screen business hiring comparison showing frustrated manager on rotary phone making reference call at cluttered desk with filing cabinets sticky notes saying glowing references but failed and past performance does not predict future in dim outdated office labeled outdated references 13 percent accuracy versus confident hiring manager conducting structured interview with candidate doing work sample test on laptop with whiteboard showing problem-solving exercise and evaluation scorecard in bright modern office labeled modern hiring methods 2X more effective

“Can I See Your References?”

Why This Question is a Complete Waste of Time

It’s one of the final, most sacred steps in the traditional hiring process. You’ve interviewed the candidate, you like them, and now you ask the question: “Can I see your references?