Send requests in minutes
Invite referees through a clear, guided flow—without chasing forms across email threads.
Reference checks, without the chase
One place for references thatmove work forward.
OneReference helps people request, manage, and share professional references—and gives hiring teams a clearer way to collect the information they need.
Built for individualsDesigned for agenciesMobile friendly
Live workspace
Your reference progress
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A clearer reference journey for every side of hiring
Individuals Hiring agencies Referees Employers
Everything in clear order
Less admin. More confidence.
A simple workflow that makes each step visible—from the first request to the final response.
Keep every response together
Track requests, responses, and supporting details from one organised workspace.
Share with confidence
Give employers the information they need while keeping personal data protected.
How it works
From request to ready in three clear steps.
No confusing handoffs. You always know what has been sent, what is pending, and what comes next.
Explore the full processCreate your profile
Add the details employers need and choose whether you are managing your own references or hiring.
Request a reference
Send a structured request to the right person and follow its progress from your dashboard.
Review and share
Keep completed references ready for the next role, placement, or hiring decision.
For individuals
Take your references with you.
Build a reliable reference record once, manage requests from one dashboard, and stay ready for your next opportunity.
Create an individual accountFor agencies
Make every check easier to follow.
Standardise requests, monitor progress across candidates, and keep your team aligned from a shared workspace.
Create an agency accountOneReference Community
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Read public conversations about references, careers, and hiring. Sign in when you are ready to ask a question or share what you know.
Community
Open to read. Account required to contribute.
Follow useful discussions publicly, then join the conversation with a free account.
Visit the community3 clear steps
From consent to questionnaire and final confirmation.
One live workspace
See pending, completed, and overdue activity together.
Built for trust
Structured workflows help everyone understand what comes next.
Designed for real work
Useful at every point in the reference journey.
Whether you are preparing for a new role or managing checks across a hiring pipeline, OneReference keeps the right details visible and actionable.
Prepare
Create reusable templates with consent, focused questions, and confirmation.
Request
Invite the right referee with clear context and a guided response flow.
Track
Know what was sent, what is pending, and where a reminder may help.
Review
Keep completed information organised and ready for the next decision.
“A reference process should feel considered and professional—not like another chain of emails to chase.”
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The OneReference team
Building clearer professional workflows
Built around a better experience
- Clear expectations for referees
- Consistent information for hiring teams
- Visible progress for the person requesting
- Secure, mobile-friendly participation
Frequently asked
A few things worth knowing.
Explore the full process or contact us if your workflow needs something more specific.
See how it worksWho can use OneReference?+
Individuals can manage their professional references, while agencies and hiring teams can organise checks across candidates.
Can referees respond on mobile?+
Yes. The guided reference flow is designed to work clearly across phones, tablets, and desktop devices.
Can I create reusable questionnaires?+
Yes. Templates support consent wording, structured question types, and final identity or relationship confirmation.
Is the community public?+
Discussions can be read publicly. An account is required to post, reply, vote, report, or save conversations.
Ready to make references simpler?
Start with a free account and keep every next step clear, organised, and easy to act on.