Is it normal to ask for references during the process? Completed 3 interviews but had not heard about this step. Is it safe to assume this is positive news?

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It sounds very unusual, which business unit is this, maybe it’s a unique situation. Alternatively first 3 SD/MDs want to verify some of what you’ve shared which may be extending the reasonable truth.

It’s better than a rejection but not as good as a 4th interview without this verification step.

Do you know what they were looking for from the references? Did you provide and followed up with the references as to what was asked?

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