Behavioural Reference Check - Manager

W̱SÁNEĆ School Board Reference Check Form - Management Position Applicants

Your Name(Required)
Please provide your email address should we need to contact you further.
If you prefer follow up via phone call, please provide your phone number below.
Please provide the full name of the candidate for which you are providing a reference.
Privacy Preference(Required)
The candidate has agreed that all references will be received in confidence and therefore, will not be shared with the candidate except in summary form with no reference to the party supplying the information. Do you wish to provide this reference to me in confidence?
Are any of your comments limited by a Confidentiality Agreement? If No, please respond: NO If Yes, please read and answer the following questions: What is the nature of this? Who is the designated spokesperson?
How long have you known the Candidate?(Required)
Rating Based on 5-Point Scale:
  • 5 – Excellent – Demonstrated the criterion to an extremely high degree
  • 4 – Good – Demonstrated the criterion to a fairly extensive degree
  • 3 – Satisfactory – Demonstrated the criterion to an average or moderate degree
  • 2 – Less than satisfactory – Demonstrated the criterion to a limited degree
  • 1 – Poor – Demonstrated the criterion to minimal or no degree.
  • Not Applicable: You have not observed the candidate in relation to this behavioural question.

*Please rate the individual from 1-5 points for each skillset, in accordance with the rating system above to a maximum of 40 points total.

Each question has 5 probes to assist you in determining an overall rating for each skillset. For example, when assessing perseverance in question #1 if the individual demonstrates all five indicators, then you would rate the individual 5/5.

Please feel free to use the space provided to share any additional comments or concerns; however, the scoring for the 8 questions is ultimately what we will be utilizing to help determine the successful candidate.

1. Perseverance(Required)
Does the candidate demonstrate the following: • Does not easily give up when faced with adversity and challenge • Sets high standards for self and others • Willingly spends extra time to make sure work is done well • Identifies needs and takes initiative to complete tasks • Acknowledges mistakes and is willing to make changes • Follows prescribed communication process
Please share any additional comments or concerns below.
2. Communication(Required)
Does the candidate demonstrate the following: • Listens to and understands the communication of others • Communicates Respectfully • Follows prescribed communication process
Please share any additional comments or concerns below.
3. Interpersonal Skills(Required)
Does the candidate demonstrate the following: • Demonstrates ability to work with diverse groups of people / individuals in a respectful manner • Demonstrates knowledge of strategies to work through conflict with others in a productive and respectful manner • Demonstrates self-awareness, self-management. • Is helpful
Please share any additional comments or concerns below.
4. Decision Making & Judgment(Required)
Does the candidate demonstrate the following: • Tries different approaches to solve a problem before seeking assistance • Displays judgment in deciding when a situation requires intervention or assistance • Makes decisions in a timely manner
Please share any additional comments or concerns below.
5. Planning & Preparation(Required)
Does the candidate demonstrate the following: • Knows how to accurately estimate time and effort for completion of required task(s) • Maintains good organizational skills for self and others • Develops schedules/timelines with clear, specific measures to meet deadlines • Understands that strategic planning and management are used to set priorities, strengthen operations and ensure employees are working toward a common goal • Understands that planning not only defines where an organization is going and actions required for progress, but also to ensure its success • Understands when employees are involved in strategic planning, they feel a greater stake in the organization and personal involvement in its success • Understands preparation saves time, reduces errors, prevents re-work and shortens the task(s)
Please share any additional comments or concerns below.
6. Evaluation(Required)
Does the candidate demonstrate the following:
  • • Understands that providing timely and positive/specific feedback is necessary for creating a positive work environment
  • • Understands employee interest and encouragement help to develop and strengthen personal and professional goals
  • • Understands and encourages two-way communication seeking input from employees
  • • Acts as a positive role model to staff
  • • Delegates authority effectively, giving employees autonomy while establishing check points to monitor performance
  • • Maximizes employee performance, matching employee tasks with capabilities
  • • Coaches employees by providing advice about performance, goal achievement and career development
Please share any additional comments or concerns below.
7. Staff Relationships(Required)
Does the candidate demonstrate the following: • Understands how their own interpersonal interactions with staff may affect achievement • Understands and defines a good relationship; trust, mutual respect, mindfulness, open communication, welcomes diversity • Understands collaboration is necessary to create a good working environment • Understands the importance of conflict resolution to maintain positive relationships • Understands positivity is contagious and helps strengthen relationships • Understand their own emotional intelligence affects others • Understands characteristics of emotional intelligence; self awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills • Doesn’t rush to judgment before knowing all the facts • Understands how their decision will impact others, put themselves in their place, how will they feel if you do this? If you must take action, how can you help others deal with the effects?
Please share any additional comments or concerns below.
8. Specifics in relation to position applied for.(Required)
• Is this candidate strong in management skills? • Does this candidate consistently plan and prepare adequately? • Would you rehire this candidate?
Please share any additional comments or concerns below.
End of reference check: Thank you very much for your contributions and time. Your feedback is appreciated. Feel free to provide any additional comments in the space below.