What is Checkster?
Checkster delivers smarter talent decisions to Fortune 500 companies around the globe — from reference check through onboarding, and timely employee check-ins to exit interviews — we help employees thrive and your organization succeed by building high performing teams that compete to win. We believe better people decisions drive better business outcomes. Try Checkster for free and supercharge your hiring and retention processes: • Gather more reference feedback in less time • Identify fraudulent references • Source passive candidates • Improve quality of hire • Remove bias • Ensure compliance • Increase time to productivity
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Checkster Reviews (85)
- ★★★★★59
- ★★★★★9
- ★★★★★1
- ★★★★★0
- ★★★★★16
Review Summary
Generated using AI from real user reviews
Checkster earns overwhelming user praise for time savings and ease of use, but faces serious accusations around fraud detection accuracy and accessibility compliance.
Recruiters and hiring managers consistently report that the platform dramatically cuts reference-check turnaround from weeks of phone tag to days. Users highlight the intuitive interface, automated reminders, detailed reporting, and the ability to customize questions for different roles. Customer support is frequently mentioned as responsive and helpful. The system also appeals to references, who can respond on their own schedule rather than via interrupting phone calls, and many users note this flexibility yields more candid feedback.
However, a small but damaging set of reviews describes applicants being wrongly flagged for fraud—sometimes for using the same device across multiple legitimate references—resulting in job losses. One applicant with disabled clients reported the form was inaccessible to screen-reader users and appeared designed to force negative answers. A final reviewer raised concerns that the platform requests medical information from references, which may violate privacy laws.
The gap between high satisfaction among recruiters and serious complaints from job applicants suggests the product works well operationally but may have critical flaws in fraud logic and legal compliance that disproportionately harm candidates.
★★★★★
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
“The platform is great and turnaround fast I like everything…”
The platform is great and turnaround fast I like everything about this platform- ease of use and efficient Great potential fraud alerts and and more honest feedback from the references due to the anonymity
★★★★★
Monday, July 1, 2019
“I like the flexibility but yet simplicity of the system.…”
I like the flexibility but yet simplicity of the system. Great ease for recruiters and candidates. Wish it had a larger suite of programs (background check). We’re also now using it for internal reference checking and it’s holding Hiring Managers accountable for reviewing and approving their current employees for promotional opportunities.
★★★★★
Sunday, June 2, 2019
“Our company uses Checkster's Reference Checkup (soon to be called…”
Our company uses Checkster's Reference Checkup (soon to be called Reference Insights) during our application process for employees, volunteers, and interns. We have consistently found the Checkster site and software to be easy-to-use, simple and effective. The average time for receiving reference feedback has been significantly reduced! Checkster has freed up staff time by providing a quick and efficient medium for requesting and obtaining references. No longer are we having to attach Word documents to emails or follow-up on reference requests directly. Checkster has empowered our applicants to see which of their references have been returned and which are still incomplete, allowing the applicants themselves to nudge their reference people and set the pace for this part of the process. In essence, the legwork of reference gathering has been primarily undertaken by the Checkster system and the applicant!
★★★★★
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
“Time saving, low staff, able to reach people in off…”
Time saving, low staff, able to reach people in off hours that normal calling would not provide. Being able to contact more than one individual for more than one candidate saves so much time. It also helps us get candidates hired and into roles they desire in a reasonable amount of time. In the staffing agency realm, things are always moving quickly, and we often do not have the time or resources to reach out to every reference individually without taking up too much time. Checkster has made our process flawless. We can also see when a reference check was sent out and send reminders if someone has not yet responded.
★★★★★
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
“Takes a lot of work out of reference checking! Time…”
Takes a lot of work out of reference checking! Time saver.
★★★★★
Thursday, May 23, 2019
★★★★★
Saturday, May 11, 2019
“Checkster has made obtaining dependable references easy! There are so…”
Checkster has made obtaining dependable references easy! There are so many positive elements to Checkster. The ease of access for reviewers, control of questions required for employers, the opportunity to be made aware if it appears a reference is fraudulent (this is an amazing feature!), the ease of sharing results with those who need them, the ability to see who has responded to the applicant's request for a reference, etc. We are SO pleased!
★★★★★
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
“My past employer email me back not interested though the…”
My past employer email me back not interested though the checkster email was another scam.
★★★★★
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
“Not worth the money hr dept HATES checkster complaint's from…”
Not worth the money hr dept HATES checkster complaint's from candidate's gone back good common sense hr and now spam decreased all better now.
★★★★★
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
“I had to use checkster for a job I applied…”
I had to use checkster for a job I applied to. It’s easy to navigate and I like how it updates you when people give you a reference. I also like how it lets you preview the questions people will have to answer. Lastly I like how you can send a thank you. I like the preview it gives you.
