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Prepare reference-check questions that get honest answers

Call a reference and actually learn something, not just 'they were great'.

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I am about to call a reference for someone I may hire. Help me get honest, useful answers.

The role: {{role}}
What I am unsure about: {{concern}}

Give me:
- **Six questions** that get real answers, not "they were great".
- **One question** that surfaces weaknesses without putting the reference on the spot.
- **What to listen for:** the hesitations or phrasings that are quietly a red flag.

Keep the tone friendly and professional. I want the truth, not a script.

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