Introducing voice-based reference checks

Save hours on reference checks. Let AI do the chasing, calling, and analysing.

Our voice-based reference checks gather authentic, unbiased feedback in minutes. Automatically recorded, analysed, and ready to review without the scheduling hassle.

  • Standardised, customisable questionnaires
  • Referees respond in their own time
  • Tone, sentiment, and content analysed together
  • Secure summaries ready for your workflow

Example workflow

Voice reference check

Response captured
Skill Society voice reference showing Ben Morris's completed audio response and transcript excerpt
Guided questionsVoice evidenceSummary ready

Broader proof from Skill Society’s voice experience

Voice can feel easy for the person responding—and useful for the team reviewing.

Talking to Alex, the AI, was such a unique experience. It felt seamless and surprisingly engaging.
Candidate feedback · Pet Circle AI voice interview

How voice references work

Get a structured reference without the phone tag.

Set the questions once, let referees answer by voice when it suits them, and give the hiring team a consistent summary with the original evidence still available.

Use customisable templates to ask every referee the same role-relevant core questions while keeping the flow clear and repeatable.

Every reference check follows a consistent structure that is easier to compare and review.

Standardised referee response

Step 01
Structured referee response describing the candidate's key responsibilities

Guided questions capture role, dates, responsibilities, and the evidence your team needs.

Ready to stop chasing reference calls?

Start free when your questionnaire is ready, or book a walkthrough for help shaping the questions, review flow, security, or ATS handoff.

Proof from the wider Skill Society platform

Teams already trust the always-on platform behind this workflow.

CreditProtect team
CreditProtect

Faster qualification during rapid growth

CreditProtect automated top-of-funnel qualification for its growing sales team, so recruiters could focus on candidates ready to move forward.

Read the CreditProtect story
William Buck team member
William Buck

94% candidate satisfaction

William Buck streamlined graduate and intern screening through AI interviews while maintaining a 94% candidate satisfaction score.

Read the William Buck story
Pet Circle team member in a distribution facility
Pet Circle

39% interviewed after working hours

Pet Circle used on-demand AI interviews for high-volume blue-collar hiring, with 39% of candidates completing interviews after hours.

Read the Pet Circle story

Reference checks, connected

Bring the same structured approach to referee feedback.

These stories show broader outcomes across Skill Society. Measure reference checks on their own workflow: start with one questionnaire, review the evidence, and expand it when it works for your team.

Questions, answered

Questions before you automate reference checks

The retained answers below cover the wider Skill Society platform as well as this reference-check workflow.

How is this different from other hiring platforms?

No lock-in contracts. No bloated suites. We use a simple credit system so you only pay for what you use. It’s hiring flexibility, finally. Use it during your hiring sprints, pause when you're done.

Why Skill Society decided to be built around the candidate experience?

Simple — Because their journey shapes yours. Hiring the right person is the biggest ROI a business can make.

Does this work with our existing ATS / HRIS system?

Yes — we’re building partnerships with major ATS / HRIS providers to allow seamless integration. Our goal is to keep your workflow simple, with reports accessible directly inside your existing tools.

Is Skill Society available globally?

Yes — Skill Society is available to companies and candidates worldwide. Our system operates across time zones, enabling truly global hiring.

What does it cost to use Skill Society?

We believe pricing should be transparent, so you can visit out our pricing page to select your plan. For enterprise teams, we also offer customisable plans tailored to your needs.

Is my data and my candidates' data secure?

We take security seriously. All data is encrypted and stored on secure servers. Our platform is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 aligned.