Do agencies still ask for references when hiring? I have worked at 4 agencies. It only happened to my once, and it felt so awkward asking people. If yes, is that before or after the offer letter?

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Just had to provide one for a background check after I had gotten the offer. Good to always have one just in case.

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Every agency I’ve worked at has asked for and contacted references.

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Yes. Generally it’s after a verbal offer but before (or during) a written one

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I had to provide 3 references as part of the background check after receiving an offer

Same, just had to provide 3 for IPG during the background check phase

It wasn't recent (like 8 years ago), but, yes, I've had an agency ask for references prior to an offer letter as part of a background check.

They still ask for and contact references in my experience. I’ve always had to provide 3-4.

I’ve had to provide references at the last three agencies I was at

I’ve heard of a creative recruiter ask for them.

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