Let's talk references... why is this still a thing? Aren't most people's references only going to paint them in a good light? Or at least wouldn't the hiring manager expect this?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I think it’s more just a red flag/disqualifier if someone doesn’t have anyone that would spend time to paint them in a good light.

likesmart

You’d be shocked how many people give references that don’t have good things to say about them.

helpfulsmart

A lot of places I know, references have just turned into a experience verification exercise.. most large organizations have policy of not giving qualitative references and just HR verifying facts anyways..

like

Have yet to have a company respond to an employment verification as part of a background check, let alone call references to get opinions on how I was as an employee.

like

I’d be curious to know if HR ever actually calls references.

Well often times the hiring managers tell me they're going to reach out to my references, and sometimes my references confirm they received the call. So I'd say it just depends, I suppose.

Related Posts

like

How should one apply for onsite jobs (preferably UK) ? Wherever I apply , I get rejected because I mark the field as YES for "I will need Visa sponsorship".

like

I have a final round interview with a VP at Salesforce. Does anyone know what to expect? It‘s for their GTM team. Thanks!

like

I was recently offered a Zoom interview. The school had 10 interview slots for me to choose from. Three were one day this week and the rest are next week. I chose the first time slot available. Should I have waited until one of the last slots so I was fresher on their mind when choosing a candidate? I am just sitting here stressing out until I here something. Also, do interviewers still appreciate a hand written thank you for the interview?

My last working day is 17th October. BoA joining date is 9 November. Offer received, HR mentioned bvg check takes time in BoA so Joining date is this late.

I'm worried if there is been any instances of Opening Freezed or any other reason to not on-board ?

Appreciate your thoughts on this.

like

Hi, I did interview with amazon.

Round 1: HR round. cleared.

Round 2: Hiring manager round. Went well.

After 2 weeks they said Role no longer available. It was L5 supply chain role. This happened in April. Can I apply again in Amazon? I joined a company 3 months ago, does it look bad in CV to leave again in 3 months? I hv a 6 month gap in career in 2019 due to lay off (covid). total exp 9 yrs. SCM exp 6 yrs.

like

Hi, I need some advice
How to crack Google or Microsoft data engineer interviews, what are the rounds and what will be the key skills I should focus on
My current skills are
Azure cloud and gcp cloud data platform services
Pypsark
Python
SQL
Data modelling

like

Which one to choose between Optum and Tiger Analytics for Data Scientist position? Where can I expect better data science domain expertise (In my previous companies I found very less understanding of Data Science practices as team)? Heared good things about both of these. Also hearing Tiger is expanding rapidly and getting some crap projects as well in the name of data science. Could someone put light on these things?
YOE: 4.5 Years
Tiger: 18L Fixed + 1L JB
Optum: 21L Fixed + 1.5L JB

If you’re doing a final chat with the hiring manager (director level) before accepting an offer, what are some good things to ask?

like

Hi Sharks,

My last working day is 28th Nov. Is there any opening directly for onsite opportunity.

YOE: 7yrs

Skills: Nodejs, Python, GCP (ACE Certified), AWS, Mysql, MongoDB

like

Last 30 days of np.Looking for referral for Frontend - React and have 4.5 yoe.Anybofy willing to provide me a referral?

Help needed!

Found some openings in Deloitte (Hyd office) in non tech roles. Would request if someone can help refer me in.

Thanks in Advance.

like

Interviewing for McK. Looking for consistent case prep (and PEI prep) buddies — DM me!

like

Considering an FP&A role at a credit fund. Anyone have any insight into what this would be like?

like

Hello Everyone,

#HelpRequired

Can someone please refer me for the below mentioned position at
Paypal.
I've been trying to reachout to my LinkedIn connections, but no luck.

Position- Data Engineer2
Job ID- R0095121

Any help here would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

like

What it best employee referral or joining through recruiting agency?

like

Because of this sub, every time I see a dog now, I subconsciously think the owner is going to ask me for a referral.

funnylike

A friend is interviewing for a role managing one of the pieces of software McKinsey uses/sells to clients and has a case coming up. Anyone know good resources for him to use to brush up?

Has anyone left healthcare and is now really happy? I’m an MSN, RN with 12 years hospital experience. I’m burned out and tired of making crap pay. I have an opportunity outside of healthcare that would pay more and challenge me in new ways that I haven’t experienced before. It’s a total shift that would really heal my work-life balance, job satisfaction and budget. My only fear is that I would not be using the license and degree that I worked so hard for. I would appreciate any input!!!!

likehelpfulsmartupliftingfunny

More Posts

Where can we check legitimate cutoff for Canada express entry PR?
How often do the results come out? is it every month?
After submitting your profile in how many days can one expect to get Invitation?

How are you supported (or not) in your school as an LGBT person?

I’m relocating in two weeks, which requires flying with my cat. I’ve never flown with a pet in-cabin before. (U.S. domestic flight) I already have a vet appointment booked for the vet certificate. Anything else I should make sure to do before my trip? Any tips from those who have flown with a pet before ?

likehelpful

What it best employee referral or joining through recruiting agency?

like

Because of this sub, every time I see a dog now, I subconsciously think the owner is going to ask me for a referral.

funnylike

Hi everyone, I’m an architectural designer (from Europe) with 1.5 yrs experience. I’m working for a practice in San Francisco, full-time from the office, getting 25 an hour. It is so expensive to live here, I am struggling to make things work. Is this a normal salary for someone of my experience or should I ask for a raise? I don’t want to be greedy but it’s so expensive out here… Thank you 🌈

likehelpful

Im dying at work rn, here’s something for society

Post Photo
likefunnysmart

Anyone interested in sharing their craftingcases membership if they dont need it/use it anymore? Ive paid for other resources and keep reading about CC now and would love to get access for free or reduced price 🙏🏼

like

My fear of being ghosted has become a self fulfilling prophecy. Everytime I like someone, I have panic attacks when I don't hear from them for a few days. How do I stop this cycle?

like

How much time do you spend actually playing with your dogs every day?

like

For those of you with immediate family members who are at high risk, how are you doing? I find myself being very anxious and stressed about my father getting sick.

like

A friend is interviewing for a role managing one of the pieces of software McKinsey uses/sells to clients and has a case coming up. Anyone know good resources for him to use to brush up?

What's next after healthcare for you all?

like

Has anyone left healthcare and is now really happy? I’m an MSN, RN with 12 years hospital experience. I’m burned out and tired of making crap pay. I have an opportunity outside of healthcare that would pay more and challenge me in new ways that I haven’t experienced before. It’s a total shift that would really heal my work-life balance, job satisfaction and budget. My only fear is that I would not be using the license and degree that I worked so hard for. I would appreciate any input!!!!

likehelpfulsmartupliftingfunny

Ca 41510 Bay Area,Hi, hello hope everyone is having a successful day! Any suggestions on what a master scheduler should be making $$$/ surgery scheduler ) over 89% of surgeries are scheduled and completed and over 95% keep routine appointments and follow up . Appreciate your time!

like

Any remote, part time jobs in healthcare with a BS? Already have a full time, just need some extra cha Ching

like

When a company asks us to provide the offer letter we are already having , is it fine to provide it to them as it is confidential.

like

What would happen if I left my current company, started at a new one, and got pregnant before 12 months of service with the new company? For reference, I know new company requires 12 months for FMLA, and STD is 3 months.

If I’m not eligible for FMLA, what would that leave situation look like? Not currently pregnant but husband and I are wanting to start trying soon, just don’t want to be in a situation where I can’t take maternity leave. TIA!

like

How are IFS bonus and raises this year?

likehelpful

Additional Posts in Accounting

Which firms have the best tech/software?
What is Big 4 ranking in terms of tech?
How about local firms?

My laptop always crashes because it cant handle the software we use. Im on 3rd laptop.


Looking at making the jump, have offers from all the B4 and a few locals. Currrent tech is my biggest stressor and sometimes losing hours worth of work just ruins my day/week.

Primarily focused on Private Equity, and HNW.

like

What would be the typical salary offered to a new Tax Senior at a small/mid-size firm in NYC with roughly 2 years of experience prior to being promoted?

like

Anyone work in Global Mobility at Grant Thornton? How does it compare to big four?

like

Does anyone know what tax technology and transformation team does in EY?

like

Apparently this email went out at Cohn Reznick

Post Photo
funnylikehelpful

Anyone want to sell me their CFE books ?

like

Anyone have any good book recommendations around building passive income sources/building wealth?

like

sometimes I feel like the reward of being productive is more work lol

likefunny

Is the CFE pretty easy?

likefunny

As a Senior Accountant in industry how many hours do you work a day on a non month close week vs a month close week?

likeuplifting

Can this week please just end?

likefunny

What kind of job do audit seniors typically leave for?

Does anyone else feel Monday closing in?

like

What are some good personal finance books?

like

When you thought your flight would be cancelled but turn out to be one of the few that leave. 600 flights to Houston cancelled and yours leaves. Bummer!

like

Ever since Risk Assurance busy season ended, I feel like I’ve been kind of coasting. I’m still getting all my work done but my utilization is slipping. With CRTs coming up, how worried should I be?

like

Currently an M&A Tax A2 (HCOL) at KPMG, just received offer from Deloitte (same group, same city) as S1 with 6.5% raise. Raise is obviously too low; not sure what is typical salary increase from A2>S1. What would be a good counter? Should it be equal to typical raise or even higher?

like

Did DT really announce mid year increase today? Any other firms gonna follow suit I wonder

like

On a scale of 1-10, how “mature” would you consider the people in your offices/teams? In terms of acting their age, respectful, etc.

like

Applying to different firms and some are asking what my expected salary is. How do you approach? I don’t want to see like I’m asking for too much, but don’t want to go low and miss out on what could have been!..

likehelpful

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal