Reference checks
Novida builds reference checks into hiring: every job seeker can attach a referee (name, position and optional email/phone) to each role on their profile. When you review an applicant, click “Request reference check” and Novida emails the referee on your behalf, with the reply addressed back to you — no phone tag, no separate tools.
Reference checks are one of the slowest parts of hiring — chasing phone numbers, leaving voicemails and waiting for call-backs. Novida turns it into a single click.
Because candidates attach a referee to each role when they build their profile, the contact is already there when you need it. Request a check and Novida sends a short, branded email to the referee asking for a few lines — with reply-to set to you, so the reference comes straight to your inbox.
Everything stays in one place: the application, the experience, the referee and the request all live together in your dashboard, so your team can see who’s been checked and progress the right people faster.
What’s included
- A referee on every role a candidate adds (name, position, optional email & phone)
- One-click “Request reference check” from the applicant view
- Novida emails the referee for you — branded and professional
- Replies addressed straight back to you (reply-to set automatically)
- Optional contact fields — candidates share only what they choose
- A clear “Reference requested” marker so your team avoids double-ups
Why it helps
One click, not phone tag
Request a reference in a click instead of chasing numbers and leaving voicemails.
Replies come to you
Novida emails the referee with reply-to set to your address, so the reference lands in your inbox.
Hire days faster
References already attached to each role mean you check candidates the moment you’re interested.
Privacy-respecting
Referee contact is optional and only used when you request a check — never shared otherwise.
Visible to your team
Everyone reviewing applicants can see who’s already been reference-checked.
Frequently asked questions
How does a reference check work?
When a candidate adds a referee to a role on their profile, you can click “Request reference check” on their application. Novida emails the referee a short request, and their reply comes straight back to your inbox.
Is the referee’s email required?
No. Candidates can add a referee’s name and position with email and phone both optional. You can only email a referee when an email has been provided.
Where does the reference reply go?
Straight to you — Novida sets the email’s reply-to address to yours, so the referee’s response lands in your own inbox.
Do candidates control their referees?
Yes. Referees are added by the job seeker on their own profile, and contact details are optional — they choose what to share.
What plan includes reference checks?
Reference checks are part of Novida’s hiring tools, available alongside job postings and the talent pool from the free plan.