Has anyone else been asked for references super early in the interview process? A company I'm interviewing with has already requested three references before round 2. I'm wondering if they'll actually contact them or if it's more of a formality. I really don't want them to go through all my references yet. Is this something I should be concerned about?

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Keep it polite, honest, and professional. "I’m happy to provide references, but I’d prefer to do so after the next interview stage so I can give contacts a heads-up. Would that be okay?" Normal to ask for them, but I also don’t want to bother my references too early in the process.

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I think this is the same thought process as when a customer ask for a client reference super early in the deal process.

“I’m definitely happy to connect you with one of our existing customers. I do want to be respectful of our customers time and avoid over-using them early in evaluations. If this is a non starter to continue conversations, then I’m happy to oblige but I usually line up references once we’re aligned that we’rea serious finalist or vendor of choice- at that point th conversations tend to be most productive for all parties involved…how does that sound?”

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It is becoming more common, but you are right to be cautious. It is reasonable to ask if references will be contacted now or later, and to request delaying contact until further stages.

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