Personal References

• A candidate's personal references can speak to his character, work ethic and drive to succeed. These are all important qualities in an employee.
  
  

Professional References

• The professional references a candidate gives should provide positive aspects of that candidate as an employee. They will speak about her reliability, skills and training.
  
  

Previous Jobs

• All of the candidate's previous employers are important, even if the candidate didn't list these people as a reference. These employers can tell about the quality of work the candidate performed.
  
  

Background Check

• Sometimes a reference check can involve a background check. This will reveal any criminal history in the candidate's past.
  
  

More than a Resume

• A resume will only list positive attributes and facts. A reference check can fill in the details.