--- title: What is the difference between reference checks and employment checks? description: The key difference between these two checks, is that a reference check is a subjective piece of feedback on an individual's performance and character.  Where as an employment check is an objective ver --- [Skip to content](https://help.veremark.com/what-is-the-difference-between-reference-checks-and-employment-checks#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![V-logo\_new.png\]](https://help.veremark.com/hs-fs/hubfs/V-logo_new.png?height=40&name=V-logo_new.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to veremark.com Go to veremark.com Support from Veremark - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.veremark.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Client Support](https://help.veremark.com/client-support?hsLang=en) 3. [Turnaround Times & Client Operations](https://help.veremark.com/client-support?hsLang=en#turnaround-times-client-operations) May 18, 2023 # What is the difference between reference checks and employment checks? The key difference between these two checks, is that a reference check is a **subjective** piece of feedback on an individual's performance and character.  Where as an employment check is an **objective** verification of an individual's employment: where they worked, dates employed, role name, etc A reference check typically comprises 10-15 questions  that will be responded to by a contact that the candidate nominates, typically a former line manager. Veremark provides a set of proven templates for different role types that will help generate a complete picture of what it is like to work with an individual. Find out more about questionnaires: [https://app.veremark.com/questionnaires](https://app.veremark.com/questionnaires) An employment check is where Veremark will reach explicitly out to the HR team confirm several key data points alone such as their title, exact dates of employment, eligibility for rehire, and the number of direct reports. 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