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Take the next step in your career by making your job references work for you. With LookRef, you can easily verify and showcase your employment history.

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From newcomers to gig workers. Free lancers and neurodiverse professionals. Validate and flaunt your unique work history with us.

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Boost Your Credibility

Stand apart in the job market with Lookref. Amplify your resume's impact and build trust with potential employers using LookRef

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Revolutionize recruitment with Lookref. Save time and resources. Make informed, intelligent hiring decisions effortlessly.

How it works

1

Add your employment history

Quickly build your profile by adding your job titles, employment dates, and key skills.

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Verify using a unique link

Easily send your reference requests to previous employers, who can verify your information with just a few clicks.

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Share with potential employers

Generate a unique link to share your verified employment history directly with recruiters.

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Reasons you should choose LookRef to hire your new talent.

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Free to use

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Efficient

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Secure and GDPR Compliant

Thousands of people have LookRef to help share their references and find new work.

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Setting up my profile was quick and straightforward, and the email verification process made my references look trustworthy. I was able to share my references quickly. It's a brilliant tool!

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Take control of your career with LookRef. Join thousands of job seekers who have successfully shared their references and secured their dream jobs.

FAQS

  • I'm a Jobseeker
  • I'm a Recruiter/Employer
  • I'm a Referee (Previous Employer)

What is Lookref?

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Lookref allows you to securely store and verify employment history in order to be more visible to employers and receive analytics on your job search.

How Does Lookref Help in Job Searching?

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By verifying and showcasing your employment history to recruiters, your profile gets enhanced credibility and increased visibility in the job market.

How does verification work?

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Simply add your employment details to your profile. We then reach out to your past employers with a link or email for quick verification.

Why do I need to verify?

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Pre-validated work experience, saves time and effort for both you and employers. Making you an attractive candidate.

Do I have control over who sees my profile?

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Adapt your profile's visibility according to your needs, from being fully discoverable by recruiters to maintaining complete privacy.

How will I be more visible to employers?

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Verified employment means you will be an attractive, credible, candidate. Share your profile with them easily or be matched by your skills.

How does verification work?

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Simply add your employment details to your profile. We then reach out to your past employers with a link or email for quick verification.

Is There a Fee to Use Lookref?

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No, LookRef is completely free to use, all features included. No catch.

My Employment Verification Is Delayed?

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Check you have the correct contact details for your referee. You can re-send the request or get in touch with out support team.

Can I update or modify my employment history?

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Once the employment entry is verified, updating is not possible. You will need to create a new entry, re-verify and delete the old one.

Why Opt for Lookref in Recruitment?

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Experience a streamlined recruitment - a pool of candidates with verified employment histories, saving you time and ensuring you connect with qualified candidates.

How do I find candidates on LookRef?

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Employers have a dedicated search feature, you can search by skill, years in employment, number of verified references and more.

Can I save/download a candidate's details?

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Yes, you can 'shortlist' them so they remain on your dashboard saved. You can also download their details as a PDF.

How diverse is the LookRef candidate pool?

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Our candidate pool is rich and diverse, covering various skills and industries, and is continuously growing to meet your dynamic needs.

Future Integration with ATS?

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Currently operating as a standalone platform, Lookref is designed for easy use alongside ATS systems, with future integration possibilities.

How do we ensure authenticity?

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We confirm each reference directly with previous employers, & transparently display Referee details ensuring the authenticity and minimising bias.

How diverse is the LookRef candidate pool?

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Our candidate pool is rich and diverse, covering various skills and industries, and is continuously growing to meet your dynamic needs.

What is my role as a Referee?

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Efficiently verify an ex-employee's work history through our platform. It's a straightforward process, typically taking about 5 minutes.

Do you offer technical support?

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Our team is always ready to assist you with any concerns or queries during the verification process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.

Is my data protected?

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Rest assured, your data is protected with the highest standards of security, complying with strict data protection laws.

There is a discrepancy in the employment details?

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If you find any discrepancies in a job seeker's employment details, you can easily update them before verifying, maintaining the accuracy of our platform.

I'm uncertain of the employment details?

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if you're unsure about an employee's history, you can forward the verification request to someone more knowledgeable. If details are still uncertain, keeping the reference unverified maintains the credibility of our platform.

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