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Keith M.
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Keith M.
General Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simple and effective one-stop shop"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

Very cost effective against competitors in NZ market; simple UX and one-stop shop for all our probity checks; great bunch of guys who are super responsive; Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

We had some challenges with AML processes but team were super helpful in resolving Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Having Checkmate as partner allows us to focus on screening and gives us full confidence!"
5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

That you automate reminders to the candidates and the referees about completing our request for references and checks. That you can detect suspicious references. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

I can't think of anything I dislike yet. Sure there are bumps especially when setting up but the team is readily available for support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sian C.
SC
Sian C.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A great reference checking tool that saves the organisation time and money!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

I love that it is quick and easy to process reference checks and that it is convenient for both parties to fill it in when they are able too instead of waiting for a good time to talk to the referee Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

Sometimes it stalls the process if candidates haven't put their ID in correctly but it's normally resolved quite fast Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Natalie B.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Check mate makes it easy to organise your applications, and stay on top of things."
5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

The to-do list and email reminders, and ease of communicating with candidates and hiring teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

Not being able to sort candidates into silos is easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food Production
UF
Verified User in Food Production
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"It has been amazing using Checkmate for our reference checks!"
5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

Checkmate helped me to offload all the manual stuff in relation to reference checks and background checks. I now have time to focus on my work :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

Nothing! From setting the system up to using it, it has been bliss. Thanks to the team for support and prompt responses when needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Jess F.
People and Culture Lead
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Worth Every Penny"
5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

The user-friendly system and the time and money it has saved us Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

Honestly, there isn't anything I dislike about the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
AH
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Scott and the team have been great to work with and made our onboarding process a lot quicker!"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

Quick to respond to queries and team are helpful. Scott has been great in fixing any issues we may have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

Nothing, been great to work with, and very responsive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Makes life a lot easier"
5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

It's straight forward and takes a lot of the manual grind out of checking references, letting me focus on other important things. And the Checkmate team has been nothing short of awesome to work with. They're always keen and quick to help and they listen to feedback.

Being able to both check references and perform background checks in a single solution is a huge help. In the past, either one of them has been manual or I've had to swap between two different solutions. Having it all in a single spot is really useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

No real problems with this solution. I'm excited to see what new features come out as the Checkmate team continues to develop it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food & Beverages
UF
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Quicker, more cost effective and better candidate experience!"
5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

All our checks are in one place and easily accessible and we don't have to spend time chasing candidates to complete checks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

Integration with our HRIS and no medical (although I know both these things are being worked on!) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great service and a great system"
5/5
What do you like best about Checkmate?

Easy to use, simple interface. Really responsive customer support team. We've enjoyed watching the product develop over the few months. Lot's of exciting things ahead. Innovative and forward thinking! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Checkmate?

We haven't come across anything which we didn't like, any minor issues were quickly fixed! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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