Hi all do you know if PwC actually calls your ex employers and references ? I got an offer as a senior manager thanks

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Mostly an email these days rather than a call. References usually are ‘John Smith worked here from 01/01/2022 - 01/12/2022’.

Companies rarely no longer include how you did at the job etc, even then it’s illegal to give a bad reference.

Will it also include the reason your employment has ended?

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