Has anyone actually had a company ask to reach out to your references during the interview process, particularly at the Analyst level? I'd prefer nobody knows I'm looking so not sure what to do.

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All the time, if it is from banking to PE or something else. If you are leaving for another bank. It's not appropriate unless you are being counseled out.

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Yes they sure will. Use colleagues at other firms that have work d with you and can talk you up. My current boss spoke to 2/3 referrals, asking similar questions you may hear in interview.

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Absolutely - they reached out to all 3 for me as a lateral analyst

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