AI Reference Checks

Reference checks that run themselves, and tell you what matters.

Talenteria collects referee contacts from the candidate, emails every referee around the clock in their own language, follows up until they reply and turns their answers into a clear summary of strengths, weaknesses and fit with the role.

References · Final stageMaria Lopez, Customer Success Manager
3 of 3 received
JT

James TaylorFormer manager · Northwind

Positive
AK

Anna KowalskaColleague · Northwind · replied in Polish

Positive
DR

David ReyesClient · Fabrikam

Neutral

AI analysis · James Taylor Strongly recommends Maria for client-facing roles, highlighting how she handled escalations and kept key accounts.

Strengths
Client relationshipsEscalationsReliability
Weaknesses
Delegation
Alignment with the role

Matches the account management and escalation requirements. Team leadership experience is limited.

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3 in 4

employers found discrepancies in candidates' backgrounds in the past year, most often in employment history. Yet reference checks are still the step recruiters rush. Source: HireRight, 2025 Global Benchmark Report

How it works

From final stage to a full picture

  1. 1

    Collect references

    When a candidate reaches the reference stage, Talenteria asks them for their referees' details, with no back-and-forth emails.

  2. 2

    AI contacts every referee

    The AI emails each referee, in their own language, and sends reminders until they reply, day or night.

  3. 3

    Review the summary

    AI analyzes each reply and shows sentiment, strengths, weaknesses and role fit in the candidate's profile.

Why automate references

No more phone tag

Manual reference calls mean chasing busy people across time zones and comparing notes that every recruiter writes differently. Talenteria handles the outreach and gives you the same structured view for every candidate.

  • No calls to schedule or chase
  • The same process for every candidate
  • Replies ready to review, not to transcribe
Reference checksPhone calls vs AI reference checks
Manual reference callsWith Talenteria AI
Phone tag across time zonesAI emails referees 24/7
Days of follow-upsAutomatic reminders
Notes differ by recruiterEvery reply saved in full
Only in the recruiter's languageReferees answer in their own language
Gut feeling from a short callSentiment, strengths and role fit, analyzed
Reference collection

Candidates add their referees in a minute

Talenteria requests reference details from the candidate as soon as they reach the right stage. They add a referee for each recent role on a simple form, and the request is tracked for you.

  • Requested automatically at the right stage
  • A referee for each recent role
  • No manual follow-ups for missing contacts
Reference request · Maria LopezReference contacts
Sent automatically
Customer Success LeadNorthwind · 2021–2026
James Taylor
Head of Customer Success
j.taylor@northwind.example
Account ManagerFabrikam · 2017–2021
David Reyes
Operations Director
d.reyes@fabrikam.example
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24/7 AI outreach

AI reaches referees whenever suits them

The AI emails referees your own questions, collects their answers at their convenience and sends reminders when needed. Referees reply in their own language, and recruiters read the answers translated into theirs.

  • Emails sent and followed up around the clock
  • Your own reference questions
  • Replies translated for the recruiter
  • Status of every reference at a glance
AI outreach · Maria LopezReference requests
Working 24/7

Emails sent to 3 referees, each in their own language.

James Taylor replied after work hours. Answers saved.

Anna Kowalska replied in Polish. Translated for the recruiter.

Reminder sent to David Reyes.

David Reyes replied. All references complete.

No chasing The AI follows up on its own, so the recruiter only steps in when every answer is in.

AI feedback analysis

Strengths, weaknesses and fit, at a glance

AI reads every reply and shows its sentiment, the strengths and weaknesses the referee describes and how well they align with the role's requirements. The full reply stays one click away, and your team makes the decision.

  • Sentiment for every referee
  • Strengths and weaknesses highlighted
  • Alignment with the role's requirements
Candidate profile · ReferencesMaria Lopez
3 received
JT

James TaylorHead of Customer Success · Northwind

Positive

AI analysis Strongly recommends Maria for client-facing roles. Praises her handling of escalations and long-term client relationships; notes she sometimes takes on too much herself.

Referee reply “Our most trusted person with difficult clients. She kept two of our largest accounts through a tough year…”

DR

David ReyesOperations Director · Fabrikam

Neutral

AI analysis Confirms her role and dates as Account Manager and describes her as dependable. Gives few specific examples.

Good to know

Built for global hiring

24/7 outreach

Referees get the request right away and can reply whenever it suits them.

Multilingual

Referees answer in their own language, and recruiters read the replies translated into theirs.

People decide

AI collects and summarizes. Your recruiters and hiring managers make the call.

Secure by design

Reference answers are stored with the candidate's profile in secure storage on Microsoft Azure.

FAQ

AI reference check questions

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How does an AI reference check work?

When a candidate reaches the reference stage, Talenteria asks them for their referees' contact details. The AI then emails each referee, sends reminders, collects the answers and summarizes them for the recruiter.

Do referees need to install anything or create an account?

No. Referees receive an email and reply at a time that suits them.

Can referees answer in another language?

Yes. Referees answer in their own language, and replies are translated for the recruiter, which helps when you hire across countries.

Can we set our own reference questions?

Yes. You decide which questions referees are asked, so the answers cover what matters for your roles.

What does the AI summary include?

For each referee: the sentiment of their reply, the strengths and weaknesses they describe and how well their feedback aligns with the role's requirements, next to the full reply.

Does AI decide whether to hire the candidate?

No. The AI collects and organizes the feedback. Your recruiters and hiring managers review it and make the decision.

Where are the results?

In the candidate's profile in Talenteria, next to their screening results, AI interview and the rest of their application.

Spend your time on decisions, not reference calls.

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