Many organizations don’t perform reference checks as they feel it as unnecessary and just a formality. However, the fact is that with up to 30 percent of resumes containing exaggerated or inaccurate information. Denying to conduct a reference check can be costly. A complete reference check is important. Which makes sure that the candidate is reliable or not. It’s a measurement of factors other than employment details which are relevant for hiring completely reliable candidate. Reference checks do more than just measure and report on a person's technical skills

Reference verification is related to length of professional relationship, work related strengths & weaknesses, subject’s job and the nature of duties, follow through, initiative, leadership, dependability, reason for termination, team interaction, person's technical skills, propensity for violence or dishonesty and hire-ability.