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The Personal Reference Form For Employment is a crucial document in Nigerian hiring processes, designed to facilitate informed hiring decisions while adhering to local employment laws and data protection regulations. This document is typically used during the final stages of recruitment when employers seek to verify a candidate's employment history, performance, and character through professional references. The form includes structured sections for gathering specific information about the candidate's work history, competencies, and professional conduct, while incorporating necessary privacy notices and declarations as required by Nigerian law. It serves as a standardized tool for collecting consistent, relevant information across different industries and position levels, helping organizations make well-informed hiring decisions while minimizing legal risks and maintaining compliance with Nigerian employment regulations.

1. Referee Information: Basic details of the person providing the reference, including full name, job title, organization, contact information, and relationship to the candidate

2. Candidate Information: Details of the person being referenced, including full name, period known, and capacity in which known

3. Employment History Verification: Confirmation of candidate's previous employment details, including job title, employment dates, and responsibilities

4. Performance Assessment: Evaluation of the candidate's work performance, including reliability, punctuality, and quality of work

5. Professional Competencies: Assessment of key skills, abilities, and professional attributes

6. Character Assessment: Evaluation of the candidate's personal qualities, work ethic, and interpersonal skills

7. Reason for Leaving: Information about why the candidate left their previous position (if applicable)

8. Rehire Eligibility: Statement about whether the candidate would be eligible for rehire

9. Declaration: Referee's confirmation that the information provided is true and accurate, with date and signature

10. Data Protection Notice: Statement about how the information will be used and stored in compliance with Nigerian Data Protection Regulation