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
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- ★★★★★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.
★★★★★
Monday, June 1, 2020
“Quick, easy, candidate led, or recruiter led. This is quite…”
Quick, easy, candidate led, or recruiter led. This is quite a quick and easy way to get references from employers. It can be candidate led or employee led based on requirements. Easy to implement and easy to use and follow up.
★★★★★
Monday, June 1, 2020
“Checkster makes completing reference checks SO easy- can't imagine hiring…”
Checkster makes completing reference checks SO easy- can't imagine hiring for summer camp without it. It is the biggest time-saver ever. Playing phone tag with references was time consuming, and could take weeks. A huge benefit of Checkster is that reference checks can be completed in a matter of days.
★★★★★
Friday, May 29, 2020
“Great reference resource! Helps with the selection process.”
Great reference resource! Helps with the selection process.
★★★★★
Friday, May 29, 2020
“My business has been using Checkster for several years and…”
My business has been using Checkster for several years and I love the system and how easy it is to use but the most outstanding feature is their people! EVERYONE there is friendly, helpful and quick to respond! They have gone out of their way to answer questions for me and to assist my recruiters when they need extra training. They are also very receptive to feedback about changes to the system.
★★★★★
Friday, May 29, 2020
“Simplicity to use on both ends. Have had no issues…”
Simplicity to use on both ends. Have had no issues in the year we've used it. Able to get more than the minimum required references back very timely without spending hours playing phone tag with references.
★★★★★
Thursday, May 28, 2020
“Easy templates, quick for candidates, and simple for respondents. This…”
Easy templates, quick for candidates, and simple for respondents. This will save you time and money.
★★★★★
Thursday, May 28, 2020
“What I like best with Checkster is it can track…”
What I like best with Checkster is it can track if an applicant did anything malicious with the report. Checkster is a hassle-free app.
★★★★★
Thursday, May 28, 2020
“I like the ease of use and depth of questions.…”
I like the ease of use and depth of questions. This tool is the most useful tool I've used to date when starting the interview and onboarding process. It cuts my manual process down to a few clicks. The way that the references are customizable works for just about every hirable position in our company. Checkster has saved us time and money. They are able to do a job we'd have to hire another person to do. The time and money we are saving by using Checkster is allowing us the freedom to do more strategically. It has helped keep our company competitive by allowing us to get talent into the door at a faster rate. It drastically reduces the manual time I have to utilize to ensure accurate verifications for candidates. I am able to quantify areas of strength and improvement and create a more proactive plan for candidates.
★★★★★
Thursday, May 28, 2020
“The request go to the candidates directly. The system lets…”
The request go to the candidates directly. The system lets you know if one or more of the references used the exact same access point to do the review to avoid fraud. Very specific in the questions asked. I used to dislike not being able to send the review directly to some supervisors but Checkster took care of that. It takes a lot of pressure from the hiring authority. All of our Principals love it!
★★★★★
Thursday, May 28, 2020
“Checkster has made my life as a Recruiter a lot…”
Checkster has made my life as a Recruiter a lot easier. No more playing phone tag with references. I love how complete the reference report is. I believe people feel more comfortable filling up a reference online without having to worry about being identified.
