Pros & Cons of Employment Reference Checking Services

I was hoping to start a discussion on what everyone thinks of third-party employment reference checking services. My staffing agency has been looking into working with such a company and I wanted to get your opinion as to the pros & cons. What do you think is fair pricing for such services, what do you think of them in general, etc. Basically, what do you think?! I would appreciate any and all comments.

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer LaVigne on January 15, 2009 at 2:27pm

I checked this company..hope this helps :)
Check the website of this company because they more and more information for you apart from the pricing info I have included below:)

Good luck and more power!:)

website:
https://www.allisontaylor.com/reference_check_prices.asp
Check the website of this company because they more and more information for you:)

Costs of Our Service
Personal Reference Reports

The fee for one personal reference report is $79.00. Please view our sample Personal report. You will be able to log in to our site with your private password to view your results. An email will be sent to you to advise you of your completed results.

Basic Level Service

The fee for each Basic Level reference check (HR Department only) requested to be researched is $69.00. Please view our sample Basic reports. You will be able to log in to our site with your private password to view your results. An email will be sent to you to advise you of your completed results.

Professional Level Service

The fee for each reference check requested to be researched is $79.00. Please view our sample Professional reports. The Professional Level is a more comprehensive report with your abilities ranked, as well as numerous talent related questions.

You will be able to log in to our site with your private password to view your results. An email will be sent to you to advise you of your completed results.

Executive Level Service

The fee for each executive level reference check requested to be researched is $99.00. Please view our sample Executive reports. This level of report includes additional questions such as the employee's ability to attract and mentor talent as well as salary history.

You will be able to log in to our site with your private password to view your results. An email will be sent to you to advise you of your completed results.

It is recommended that salary and/or income information be provided by the candidate, as it is customary for a firm to confirm this type of information - not supply it.

Teacher Reference Reports

The fee for one Teacher reference report is $79.00. Please view our sample Teacher report. You will be able to log in to our site with your private password to view your results. An email will be sent to you to advise you of your completed results.

Added Services

Quotes may be obtained by calling our office between 9 AM and 5 PM (Eastern Time). Prices vary depending on the county, state or agency contacted.

Additional Options on all Reference Reports:
Telephone and/or fax reports are available for an additional fee of $10 each.
Rush service - Rush service will ensure that calls are made immediately upon receipt of your order. The turnaround time is still dependent on the availability of the reference. Add $25 per reference.
International or overseas references will incur an additional fee of $30 per reference checked.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Bayless on January 15, 2009 at 2:33pm

Thanks for the info Jennifer! Have you ever used Allison Taylor before? I would love some feedback on them or any other company someone has used. Or if you haven't used them, why not? Haha, Sorry to ask so many questions but I am trying to get a feel for what people think of these companies as a whole: i.e. helpful, overpriced, etc.

THANKS!!

-Daniel =)