Your Trusted Source for Verifiable Job References & Employment Verification

We believe a missing reference or an employment gap shouldn’t cost you your career. We built WorkReferences to level the playing field for job seekers, contractors, and professionals facing strict background checks. Our team provides the verifiable references and third-party confirmation you need to walk into your interview with confidence—and walk out with the job.

WHY WE BUILT WORKREFERENCES

The Hiring System is Broken. We Help You Bypass the Delays

Traditional hiring relies heavily on past employers picking up the phone. But the reality is much more complicated:

Past supervisors move on or become unavailable.
Former companies close or get acquired.
Understaffed HR departments ignore verification requests.

These delays cost qualified candidates opportunities. We created WorkReferences to bridge that gap. We provide a credible, independent verification service so you can stay verified, stay prepared, and stay competitive in every stage of your career.

Meet William Schmidt | Founder & Industry Insider

I know exactly how recruiters think—because I used to be one.

As a former recruiter for a Fortune 500 company, I saw talented candidates lose life-changing job offers every single day. Not because they lacked skills, but because of a missing reference, an unverified employment gap, or a toxic former boss who wouldn’t pick up the phone.

I realized the background check system was broken, so I decided to level the playing field. In 2009, I founded WorkReferences—the nation’s first professional job reference and employment verification service.

Since then, my team and I have helped thousands of job seekers bypass the red tape. Because we have deep experience working alongside recruiters and third-party background screening agencies, we know exactly what employers are looking for. We don’t just give you a reference; we give you an employer-ready strategy that gets you hired.

You have the skills. Let us handle the verification. Your next offer is within reach.

Don't Take Our Word For It.

See how we’ve helped thousands of professionals beat the background check and secure their offers.

To be 100% honest I was skeptical at first. But they are 100% legit and have been so essential for me. They are so amazing!!! Life savers, literally!!!. Amey is the best and shes always available and super nice. Their services are 100% real and 1000% helpful. Check my other reviews you can see im harsh on companies that are awful. Fyi: Be patient when contacting them sometimes they are super busy!!! Remember the world does not revolve around you lol. Special thanks to Amey for always being available, responsive and super knowledgeable. Their network is vast, so youll be blown away, for sure!!

I am so happy to have found this company. This is the second time Ive used them and they are life savers. Im super thankful for all of Amey's hard work. Her customer service skills are on another level and she has gone above and beyond every single time Ive needed help. Im so impressed by her and how quick the company responded to my potential employer when they called for reference. Keep up the awesome work, because Im spreading the word about how great you guys are.

William and Amey were fantastic! They took care of everything quickly, and with such attention to detail. I was supported throughout the process, and everything came out perfectly. Highly recommend

William and Amy is very helpful and Resposive, I highly recommended WorkReferences. They have helped me with excellent references. William and Amy have truly made my life better and I thank them for their service.

I was equipped with everything I need to not only find work, but find it fast. The icing on the cake is that I was treated like a good friend instead of just a client. Hands-down 5/5 stars.

I worked directly with Amey (who was helpful and extremely knowledgeable in her job field ) and who walked me through the whole process. I would highly recommend using WorkReferences

It has been a great experience working with Amey & the team. The services were just as promised and definitely above & beyond our expectations!

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