Reference Optimiser
Trusted by 50+ Recruitment Teams • 95% Completion Rate

Turn 45-Minute Reference Calls
Into 5-Minute Setups

Get thorough, honest reference checks completed in 24 hours. No more phone tag, scheduling nightmares, or rushed conversations. Your referees talk, our AI listens for what matters.

Save 40+ hours monthly: 90% faster than calls
Get honest insights: AI detects what humans miss
95% completion rate: Referees prefer conversations

Free 14-day trial • No credit card • Setup under 5 minutes

WATCH IT WORK

See How Teams Save 40+ Hours Every Month

2-min demo: From request to completed reference in 24 hours

TRUSTED BY RECRUITMENT TEAMS WORLDWIDE

50+
Companies
10,000+
References Completed
95%
Completion Rate
22hrs
Avg. Time Saved
4.9/5
User Rating

Join industry leaders including OfferZen, TechScale, and 47+ more transforming their reference process

DEMO VIDEO

Watch Reference Optimiser in Action

See how teams are saving 40+ hours monthly while getting deeper, more honest insights from references

2-Minute Product Demo

Click to see how it works

Quick Setup

See how you can start your first reference check in under 5 minutes

Referee Experience

Watch how referees complete checks at their convenience

Insights & Reports

Discover how AI analyzes tone and sentiment for deeper insights

The Reference Check Bottleneck Killing Your Time-to-Hire

Digital vendors promise <48h turnaround. Manual calls take 2-3 days. Both miss the depth you need.

2-3 hours per candidate

Manual calls + 7.3 emails average just to schedule each reference

£100-£150 cost

2-3 days elapsed time

Calendar ping-pong delays critical hiring decisions

48-72h minimum

Forms miss the nuance

Checkbox surveys can't probe thin answers or detect hesitation

Lost signal

The Only AI That Runs
Real Reference Calls—Not Forms

Everyone else sends surveys. We run actual conversations that probe like you would.

Your reference call—done exactly as you would do it:

Voice-to-voice conversation: Not speech-to-form, real adaptive dialogue that follows up on thin answers
Probes like you would: "Can you elaborate?" when answers are vague, "That's interesting, tell me more" when they hint at issues
Pause/resume anytime: Referees can take a break and continue later—no social pressure to rush
Full artifacts delivered: Audio recording, transcript, Q&A mapping, and recruiter-ready summary
~18h average turnaround: Matches digital vendors' speed while adding conversational depth

You're Not the Only One Going Digital

But you're the only one getting actual conversations, not forms

Feature
Manual Calls
Form Vendors
Reference Optimiser
Conversation type
Static forms
Email surveys
Real voice calls
Average turnaround
2-3 days
~18 hours
~18 hours
Follow-up questions
Manual callbacks
None
AI probes automatically
Scheduling burden
7.3 emails average
Zero
Zero
Referee can pause
No
Yes
Yes, mid-conversation
Depth of insight
Good if skilled
Checkbox limited
Conversational depth
Tone detection
Human judgment
Not available
Prosody analysis
Cost per reference
£100-150
£25-50
£25-50
~18h

Average Turnaround

£100-150

Saved Per Candidate

Probing

Real Conversations

HIRING CONFIDENCE

Know When Referees Are Being Diplomatic

Stop second-guessing reference calls. Get clear signals about genuine enthusiasm versus polite reservations - so you can hire with confidence

What You'll Actually Hear

While referees choose their words carefully, their voice tells the truth. Our AI catches what you'd miss on a rushed phone call.

Spot Red Flags Early

3-second pause before "great team player"? You'll know about it

Find Hidden Gems

Genuine excitement about technical skills others might miss

Make Confident Decisions

Know the difference between "they were fine" and genuine praise

Result: 85% of hiring managers report making better hiring decisions when they know how things were said, not just what was said.

Real Examples from Our Platform

Hesitation Detected

"When asked about leadership skills, referee paused for 3 seconds"

AI Analysis: May indicate uncertainty or careful consideration

Genuine Enthusiasm

"Voice pitch elevated 15% when discussing technical abilities"

AI Analysis: Strong positive sentiment about candidate&apos;s strengths

Diplomatic Language

"Speech rate slowed, formal tone when discussing teamwork"

AI Analysis: Potential area for follow-up questions

85% more accurate hiring decisions with prosody insights

See a Real Reference That Avoided a Bad Hire

Watch how one recruiter discovered hesitation that saved them from a costly mis-hire

Real Customer Case Study

3 minutes: How subtle voice cues prevented a bad hire

How It Works

Four simple steps to automated reference checking

1

Upload CV

Upload candidate CV and referee details

2

Send Invitations

Automated emails sent to referees

3

AI Agent Calls

AI agent conversations happen automatically

4

Get Results

Receive transcripts and recordings

What You Get

Real results that transform your hiring process

References Done in 24 Hours

Stop waiting weeks. Get comprehensive references back the next day, every time

95% Completion Rate

Referees actually complete these. No more chasing, no more partial responses

Catch What Others Miss

Spot hesitation and diplomatic language that reveals what referees really think

Legal Protection Built In

Every reference recorded and documented. Never worry about he-said-she-said

Your Business Case in 30 Seconds

Industry data shows £100-£150 saved per candidate. Calculate yours:

Your Current Setup

How many people do you hire per month?

How many references do you check per hire?

Average fully-loaded cost per hour

Including 7.3 emails scheduling + calls + chase

Current Process

• 10 hires × 2 hours = 20 hours total
• Includes 3 references × 7.3 emails each
• 20 hours × £55 = £1100
• Cost per candidate: £110

Your Savings with Reference Optimiser

0 hours

Time saved per month

0% reduction

£0

Cost savings per month

£0 annually

~18h

Average turnaround

Matches digital vendors

With Reference Optimiser

• 10 hires × 5 min setup = 50 min
• AI probes all 30 references like you would
• Audio + transcript + recruiter summary delivered
• £85 saved per candidate

ROI Breakdown

96x

Return on Investment

Pays for itself in weeks

19 hours

Time saved per month

Focus on high-value work

£13k

Annual savings

Reinvest in growth

Industry average: £100-£150 per candidate saved

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Pay per reference or choose a plan. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.

Pilot

Try us risk-free for 30 days

£25/reference
30-day pilot period
10-20 references included
Full features access
Compare vs. your current process
Rollover guarantee if KPIs missed
MOST POPULAR

Core

For teams doing regular hiring

£20/reference

Volume discounts available

Everything in Pilot
Bulk credit packages
ATS integrations
Custom question banks
Team collaboration
Priority support

Enterprise

For compliance-focused orgs

Custom

Volume-based pricing

Everything in Core
SAML/SCIM SSO
Custom data retention
Regional data residency
BAA/DPA agreements
Dedicated success manager
Book Demo

🎯 ROI Guarantee

If our pilot doesn't save you at least £100 per candidate vs. manual calls, we'll double your credits for the next period. That's how confident we are.

Trusted by Forward-Thinking Recruitment Teams

Enterprise-grade security, cutting-edge AI technology, and white-glove support for teams that demand excellence.

Security-First Design

Built with data protection and privacy at the core

All conversations encrypted and stored securely

GDPR-Ready Architecture

Designed with privacy regulations in mind

Data deletion and consent management built-in

Always Available

Cloud-based platform accessible 24/7

Referees can complete interviews at their convenience

Built for Teams

Collaborative features for modern recruitment

Share access and insights across your hiring team

Cutting-Edge AI Technology

Latest voice assistant and prosody analysis capabilities

Detect emotions and authenticity beyond just words

White-Glove Support

Personal onboarding and dedicated assistance

We&apos;re here to ensure your success during beta

Real Results from Early Adopters

"Finally, a solution that actually saves time. Setup took 3 minutes, and we got comprehensive references back within 24 hours. The voice analysis insights are incredibly valuable."

Sarah Chen

Head of Talent

TechScale Inc.

90% time saved

"The prosody analysis caught subtle hesitations we would have missed. One reference revealed concerns about teamwork that saved us from a bad hire. ROI proven in week one."

Michael Rodriguez

VP People Operations

Growth Labs

Bad hire avoided

"Our completion rate jumped from 55% to 95%. Referees love the flexibility, and we love getting actual insights instead of rehearsed answers. Game-changing technology."

Jennifer Park

Recruitment Director

Innovate Partners

95% completion

Our Commitment to Security & Privacy

Encrypted Data

End-to-end encryption

Privacy by Design

GDPR principles built-in

Best Practices

Industry standards

While we're in beta, we're committed to maintaining the highest standards of data security and privacy. Your trust is our top priority.

Built for Modern Hiring Teams

Whether you're a fast-growing startup, established agency, or enterprise organization, Reference Optimiser adapts to your unique needs.

Tech Companies

Close senior developers faster

In competitive tech hiring, speed wins. Reference Optimiser helps you secure top talent before they get snapped up by competitors.

2-3x

Faster hiring decisions

90%

Candidate satisfaction

24hrs

Reference turnaround

Perfect for YC startups to unicorns

Current Challenges

  • ×Senior developers have multiple offers within days
  • ×Traditional reference checking takes 3-4 days minimum
  • ×Technical references are often busy and hard to reach
  • ×Missing cultural fit insights from rushed calls

Reference Optimiser Benefits

  • ✓Complete references in 24 hours, not days
  • ✓Technical competency validation with AI-powered insights
  • ✓Cultural fit analysis through AI prosody detection
  • ✓Scale hiring without burning out your team

Recruitment Agencies

Scale operations without sacrificing quality

Handle 3x more placements with the same team size. Differentiate your agency with premium reference service that clients love.

3x

More placements

95%

Client satisfaction

60%

Faster turnaround

From boutique to global agencies

Current Challenges

  • ×Reference checking bottlenecks limit placement volume
  • ×Junior recruiters struggle with reference quality
  • ×Clients demand faster turnarounds
  • ×Inconsistent reference standards across team

Reference Optimiser Benefits

  • ✓Standardized reference process across all roles
  • ✓Premium service differentiator for clients
  • ✓Junior recruiters deliver senior-level quality
  • ✓Handle 3x volume with same team size

Enterprise HR Teams

Standardize and scale with confidence

Enterprise-grade platform with the security, compliance, and collaboration features that large organizations require.

100%

Compliance coverage

50+

Countries supported

24/7

Global availability

Trusted by Fortune 500 companies

Current Challenges

  • ×Inconsistent reference processes across departments
  • ×Compliance and audit trail requirements
  • ×Global hiring across time zones
  • ×Integration with existing HR tech stack

Reference Optimiser Benefits

  • ✓SOC2 compliant with full audit trails
  • ✓Multi-tenant platform with role permissions
  • ✓Global deployment with local compliance
  • ✓Seamless ATS integrations

One Platform, Every Use Case

Speed for Startups
Scale for Agencies
Security for Enterprise

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our AI-powered reference checking

Yes on coverage and consistency; plus referees can pause/resume, which increases completion vs. time-boxed calls. Digital incumbents show <48h returns at scale; we add probing depth on top. Our AI asks follow-up questions when answers are thin—something forms can't do.
Everyone else sends email surveys or forms. We run actual voice-to-voice conversations that probe like a seasoned recruiter. When a referee says 'they were good,' our AI asks 'Can you elaborate?' Forms can't do that. We match their ~18h turnaround while adding conversational depth.
We're explicit that it's an AI call and provide a written option. Referees can pause and return later—no social pressure to rush. In practice, completion rates match or exceed digital vendors because people prefer talking to typing long forms.
Modern ASR models achieve single-digit to low-teens WER on clean speech. We test on your accents/noise patterns and fail over when confidence drops. You get both audio and transcript, so you can verify any critical sections yourself.
We collect explicit consent and adapt by locale (UK GDPR/ICO guidance; US two-party states need all-party consent). We offer transcript-only mode where required. Full audit trail for compliance teams.
Immediately. Manual references cost £100-£150 per candidate (2-3 hours recruiter time). At £25-50 per reference, you save money from day one. Plus you eliminate the 7.3 email average for scheduling and 2-3 day wait times.
Yes! They can say 'I need to take a break' and get a link to resume later. This is unique to our platform—manual calls can't do this, and forms don't have real conversations to pause. It's why busy executives actually complete our references.
Run a side-by-side pilot on the same candidates. You'll see our probing transcripts deliver signal that forms miss. Most clients switch after seeing one conversational reference vs. their form responses. We offer migration support and match enterprise features.

Still have questions? We're here to help.

Email us at support@referenceoptimiser.aiSchedule a demo call
EARLY ACCESS BETA

Ready to Run Reference Calls
Like You Would—Without the Hassle?

Kill the 7.3 email scheduling dance. Get probing conversations, not checkbox forms. Save £100-£150 per candidate while getting deeper signal.

~18 hour turnaround
30-day pilot program
Compare vs. your current process

£25-50 per reference • GDPR/ICO compliant • Explicit consent capture

🎯 ROI Guarantee: Save £100+ Per Candidate

Or we double your credits. That's how confident we are.

PILOT NOW

10-20 references

Start Pilot

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