Job refferance check?

mea_k

I applied for position 2 weeks agoo had my interview Tuesday last, on Wednesday got second interview, after short phone call Tuesday where HR lady invided me to go to next round.

Done my interview few hours passed by and I received email from HR lady, she looked for 2 refferances. Thought I might be in luck. None of my refferances where contacted today? Is this normal, or can I forget about offer?

L1011

Some places don't contact references. They may just verify that they exist. So don't make any assumptions yet.

mea_k

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117930385#Comment_117930385

The nerves are setting in as I'm upgrading position, career wise.

And that would clearly yield me on far better income I am on now.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117930397#Comment_117930397

References are dying out. Most US firms refuse to give a reference and will only confirm you worked there between 2 different dates. HR Lady might have rung up the HR department in the two previous places and asked them to confirm you did work there on the dates you provided them.

mea_k

Just update for this thread. In case anyone else ever is same situation HR rang and my refferances didn't pick up today. Eventually I gave my refferances phone nummber to call back.

Got hired today, streight after

beachhead

Most employers these days do not provide refs apart as said to confirm start and finish dates,position held,promotions recd.They do not contain any comments on an employee's performance or ability.It is possible to get a written reference from your immediate superior depending on your relationship with them over the course of employment-works for new employer.