Sistava

Reference and Background Checks

AI Recruiting Workflows

Verify every finalist without losing a week to chasing emails

Reference checks are the last mile before an offer. They are also where most teams lose three or four days because nobody likes chasing voicemails and unanswered emails. Your AI recruiting team runs the entire process in parallel for every finalist.,The AI reaches out to references the moment a candidate provides them, schedules brief calls or async surveys based on reference preference, and compiles a structured summary covering strengths, gaps, and red flags. Hiring managers see comparable reports across every finalist.,Background check workflows trigger in parallel. Identity verification, employment history, education, and criminal records run through your existing provider. Status updates, blockers, and final clearances all funnel into one dashboard.

Benefits

How It Works

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At a Glance

4 days
Saved per offer cycle
3x
More references contacted per finalist
100%
Background checks tracked to clearance

References Are an Underused Hiring Signal

Compliance Without the Spreadsheet

FAQ

Which background check providers does it support?

Checkr, Sterling, HireRight, GoodHire, and any provider with an API or webhook. The AI surfaces status from your existing provider rather than replacing it.

How does it handle international references?

Outreach happens in the reference local timezone, in their preferred language when supported, and respects regional privacy law on what can and cannot be asked.

Can hiring managers add custom reference questions?

Yes. Each role can carry its own reference rubric, with custom questions per panel. Standard questions are reused for comparison, custom ones surface unique signals.