Digital reference check
A solid reference check is key to making the right hires. With Semac’s digital reference check, you get a fast, secure and fully documented process that strengthens your decision-making and reduces the risk of hiring mistakes.

Which companies choose digital reference checks?
Companies that seek digital reference checks typically want to:
- reduce the risk of hiring mistakes
- ensure that references are genuine and relevant
- speed up and streamline the recruitment process
- strengthen GDPR compliance and internal requirements
- gain a more objective and well-documented foundation for decisions
- save time on manual follow-up
- avoid subjective assessments and unstructured conversations
Semac’s digital reference check is designed for exactly these needs.

Why choose Semac’s digital reference check?
Reference checks are often one of the most time-consuming parts of the recruitment process, and at the same time, one of the most critical. When not performed thoroughly, the risk of a hiring mistake increases significantly. A hiring mistake can on average cost between 30 and 200% of the annual salary.
Semac’s digital reference check gives you:
- faster processing
- higher quality and better documentation
- secure handling of personal data
- seamless connection to background checks
- automated controls and GDPR compliance
You simply get a stronger basis for decisions, and a safer hiring process.
You get full access for 60 days. After this, the account is locked if you choose not to continue.
If you continue, the price is 69 NOK per candidate when ordering at least 25 candidates.
No commitment, just an opportunity to test a safer and more efficient process.
A digital reference check makes it easier to:
• uncover information critical to the hiring decision
• confirm or adjust impressions of the candidate
• verify the reference’s credibility
• ensure a consistent and non-discriminatory process
Digitalisation makes the check both more efficient and more secure for the reference, the candidate and the employer.
The solution is designed to simplify, secure and quality-assure the entire process.
It allows you to:
• tailor the questionnaire to the position
• verify the identity and relevance of the reference
• choose the level of detail you need
• use the solution as a screening tool when you have many applicants
• retrieve detailed evaluations per candidate
• ensure the process follows anti-discrimination principles
• handle all reference data in accordance with GDPR
A digital reference check provides a safer, faster and more transparent process that strengthens the quality of your recruitment.
Both options have their advantages.
We are happy to help you assess which method best suits your recruitment needs.
• Can be used as a standalone service
• Can be included as a checkpoint in a background check
• Automated GDPR and security monitoring
• Seamless integration with Semac’s background check
• Manage your own questionnaires
• ID verification of both candidate and reference
• Security check of IP addresses
• Screening functionality for reference statements
How does Semac’s digital reference check work?
The solution is designed to simplify, secure and quality-assure the entire process.
A simple, secure and smart way to check references.
What makes the solution unique is the combination of security, automation and flexibility.
With just a few clicks, you can also connect it directly to Semac’s background check – all within one system.
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