Own Your References
Collect verified professional references before you need them. See exactly what your references say. Share a polished Reference Verification Report with any recruiter.
Reference Verification Report
Generated May 2026
Skill Ratings
Would work with again?
Yes, without hesitation
The reference process is broken
Traditional references put candidates at a disadvantage at every step.
You never see what they say
Recruiters call your references and you never learn what was discussed. You are completely in the dark about what is being said about your work.
Last-minute scramble
Recruiters ask for references at the worst possible time - when you are deep in the interview process and scrambling to track people down.
No standard format
Every company asks different questions. There is no consistency, no structure, and no way to prepare your references for what they will be asked.
Not portable
References collected for one job disappear into that company's process. You cannot reuse them for the next opportunity.
How Aptivance Reference Check Works
Four steps to a portable, verified reference portfolio you control.
Request a Reference
Enter your reference's name, email, and relationship details. Optionally add custom questions and specific skills you want rated. Your reference receives a branded email with a secure, single-use link.
You choose who to ask and what to ask them. Add as many references as you want.
Your Reference Responds
No Aptivance account needed. They click the link and fill out a short, professional form. They confirm the relationship, answer your questions, and rate your skills on a 5-point scale.
Professional email domain verification ensures authenticity. The form respects their time.
Review Your Results
See everything - full answers, skill ratings, relationship confirmation, and the "would work with again" response. Nothing is hidden from you. All responses are timestamped and verified.
This is your data. You have complete visibility into what your references said about you.
Share Your Report
Generate a polished Reference Verification Report. Share it as a PDF or a secure link. Use the same references across multiple applications without asking your references again.
One reference response powers every future application. Build once, share forever.
What Your Reference Sees
A short, professional form that respects their time. No account needed.
Aptivance Reference Check
Alex Johnson has requested a professional reference from you
Relationship Verification
Confirm how you know the candidate, your working relationship, and the duration
Custom Questions
Answer specific questions the candidate has selected about their work and contributions
Skill Ratings
Rate the candidate on specific skills using a 5-point scale: Not Demonstrated, Basic, Competent, Proficient, Advanced
General Reference
Share your overall impression: "How would you describe their work?"
Would Work With Again
A simple yes/no question that carries significant weight with hiring managers
Consent Checkbox
Explicitly agree that the response may be shared with recruiters and hiring managers
Average completion time: 5-10 minutes
The Reference Verification Report
A professional, standardized document you can share with any recruiter.
What the report includes
What the report does NOT include
The report is designed to present facts, not opinions. It verifies that a real professional provided a structured reference - nothing more.
Why it's different
Aptivance Reference Check compared to the traditional process.
Candidate visibility
Traditional
None
Aptivance
Full transparency
Timing
Traditional
Reactive (recruiter asks)
Aptivance
Proactive (build anytime)
Format
Traditional
Unstructured phone call
Aptivance
Standardized verified report
Portability
Traditional
Single use
Aptivance
Reusable across applications
Verification
Traditional
None
Aptivance
Email domain + timestamps
Cost
Traditional
N/A
Aptivance
Free for all users
Trust & Security
Built with verification, consent, and transparency at every step.
Single-use secure links
Every reference link is unique and expires after 14 days
Email domain verification
Professional email domains are identified and noted on the report
Independent confirmation
References independently confirm the relationship type and duration
Timestamped audit trail
Every action is recorded with a precise timestamp for verification
Consent-based process
References explicitly agree their response may be shared with recruiters
Candidate-controlled
You decide when to share, who sees it, and which references to include
Aptivance is not a consumer reporting agency. Reference Check is a candidate-controlled tool for collecting and sharing professional references. It does not constitute a background check, employment verification, or consumer report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Common Questions
Yes. Reference Check is free for all Aptivance users, including free accounts. We believe everyone should have access to verified professional references.
No. Your reference receives a secure link via email and fills out the form directly. No signup required.
Yes, completely. You see every answer, every skill rating, and every piece of feedback. Nothing is hidden.
They can still respond. We note the email domain on the report - professional email domains carry more verification weight, but personal emails are not blocked.
Yes. Once a reference submits their response, you can generate and share the report with any number of recruiters.
The secure link expires after 14 days. You can send a new request if it expires.
No. Aptivance is not a consumer reporting agency and does not perform background checks. Reference Check is a candidate-controlled tool for collecting and sharing professional references.
Start building your reference portfolio today
It's free. It takes 2 minutes. And you'll never scramble for references again.