Selection Tools

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DaySmart Appointments - Interview Scheduling Tool   

DaySmart is an online appointment scheduling tool utilized by human resources staff across the state. The tool allows job applicants to schedule, reschedule, and cancel interviews 24/7 with reliable, easy-to-use online booking. It improves operational efficiencies and the applicant experience. Issues or questions about DaySmart can be directed to Lindsay Johnson lindsay.johnson1@wisconsin.gov​ OR Olga Bilinson olga.bilinson1@wisconsin.gov OR for non-urgent issues email the BMRS Mailbox.

Access DaySmart Appointments                                        Check for DaySmart Appointments outag​es

User Resources​Location Administrator Resources
Updated Training Guide - Coming Soon! (3/13/25) 


Training Video: How to Set Up Notifications

State of Wisconsin Adding Survey Link to Email Notifications 
State of Wisconsin Document Upload Guide
How to Address/Troubleshoot System Issues
  1. ​​​​Alert your agency Primary Recruiting Contact so they can connect with PRC/BMRS/HRIS group in TEAMS chat. 
  2. Contact DaySmart directly via chat to troubleshoot issues/concerns directly with DS Tech Support.  
  3. To report unresolved or non-urgent issues/concerns by email to the BMRS Mailbox

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SkillSurvey​ - Reference Checking Tool  ​​​​

​​​SkillSurvey is an automated reference checking tool utilized by human resources staff across the state. The tool ​​​removes the back and forth between a hiring manager and the references, allows references to provide anonymous feedback so we get more accurate and honest information on our candidates, and has over 500 job-specific surveys available for use​.

Issues or questions about SkillSurvey guidelines, processes, and procedures can be directed to​ Lindsay Johnson lindsay.johnson1@wisconsin.gov and or Andrew Geissler andrew.geissler@wisconsin.gov in BMRS. 

Access SkillSurvey     ​               ​Register for SkillSurvey Reference Training​​            Training Video:​ SkillSurvey Reference On-Demand Training​  ​

Recruiter Resources

SkillSurvey Recruiter Reference Requirements Guide - includes info on overrides & force finalizing (last modified 10/17/24​)

SkillSurvey Recruiter Best Practices (last modified 3/28/19)

SkillSurvey Recruiter FAQs (last modified 8/5/24​​)

​​​SkillSurvey Bulk Action Guide (last modified 7/11/24)
​​​​SkillSurvey Instructions for Selecting a Workforce Segment - for agencies using workforce segments (last modified 5/9/23)
​​​SkillSurvey Texting FAQs (last modified 7/19/24)
Agency Administrator Resources​
​SkillSurvey Admin Recruiter Management (last modified 8/31/21)
Additional Information
​​​​SkillSurvey Sample Candidate Report (last modified 5/1/20)
​​​SkillSurvey Candidate Consent (last modified 7/19/24​)
SkillSurvey Candidate Introductory Email​ (last modified 3/9/23)
SkillSurvey Candidate Instruction Page (last modified 3/9/23)
SkillSurvey Candidate​ Enter Reference Page (last modified 6/22/22)
SkillSurvey Candidate Add Reference Form​ (last modified 7/11​/22)​​
SkillSurvey Candidate Reminder Email (last modified 4/6/22)
SkillSurvey Reference Email (last modified 7/20/22)​
SkillSurvey Reference Report Overview (last modified 4/6/22)
SkillSurvey Supervisor Sample Communication (last mod. 5/5/21)​

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​​​​​TruView BSI - Background Checking Tool

​Access TruView - select "TRU365 Client Login" in the top menu​

Contact TruView directly at 1-888-869-844 or at help@truviewbsi.com to resolve order questions or concerns. Typical turnaround time to complete reports is 2-3 days. If  

​​User Demonstrations
TruView365 User Guide​​
TruView BMRS FAQ​​
General Background Check Policy ~ WHRH 246
  • Refer to agency policies for specific check requirements by classification or position
    • Sec. 246.130 Agency Background Check Procedures
    • ​​Sec. 246.140 Background Check Resources (use as needed to perform additional checks not provided by DOJ or TruView)
  • ​In-house (WI only) checks thru DOJ WORCS (Wisconsin Online Record Check System)
    • For candidates that haven't lived/worked outside of WI 
    • “Caregiver Check" when required for certain positions per WI Caregiver Law
  • Out-of-State (OOS) checks thru TruView
    • For candidates that have lived/worked outside of WI​
Typical Ba​ckground Check Steps
  • ​Choose the appropriate T​ruView Standard Package option to initiate the SSN Trace
    • ​Determines whether an In-house (WI-only) or OOS search/check is needed
    • ​Confirms candidate info, including aliases and address history​
    • TruView will determine if OOS checks need to be run based on OOS results
  • ​If SSN Trace confirms the candidate has lived/worked outside of WI
    • The Standard Package checks will be completed by TruView
    • For caregiver positions, both the TruView package option (including the OOS Child Abuse Registry) and the DOJ WORCS checks need to be completed
  • ​​​​​​​If SSN Trace confirms the candidate has only lived/worked in WI, only request an In-house check thru DOJ WORCS

General Information and Recommendations:

  • Standard Package Searches/Checks
    • ​​​Global Watch List search is different from an International Check; if flagged, follow agency process to determine next steps.
    • ​Optional Items may be added to the Standard Package at additional cost but these are typically not recommended and may not be necessary. Always refer tagency policies and consult with HR management 
      • International Checks​- typically not needed; tend to be unreliable and can take much longer to process 
      • Professional License - use DSPS for WI check, if OOS check is needed then may use TruView
      • Education – request official transcripts from candidates when needed
  • Adverse Action - to comply with FCRA, send both the pre-adverse action letter and the adverse a​ction letter to candidates in the event that background screens identify something that is unacceptable for employment —a criminal conviction, bankruptcy, or inclusion in a sex offender registry or government watchlist, for example.


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