Should an ad agency be able to thoroughly check my references and ask for my entire employment history (including why I left each job) before agreeing on a salary?

I’ve had 7 interviews, met every stakeholder, was initially approached by one of them, who will be my boss. Plus I’ve had great feedback after every interview.

I was laid off from my previous job because of COVID so don’t have a ton of leverage. But that shouldn’t make me powerless. The process just seems like overkill.

Thoughts?

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Seems intense to me. Employment history fine but not why you left each job.
Also I don’t think references are actually allowed to give any info on you other than to confirm the dates you worked there.

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We always check people out. I’ve seen people fired for horrible things and they never inform the people they interview with about them obviously.

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Legally, if they check your employment history, your former employers can’t say why you left. They can only say whether you’re eligible for rehire or not.

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I think it's fine for more senior hires, especially in a small shop where you'll be a bigger fish.

Me personally? I like a drawn out interview process and really get to know someone. At least if anything goes wrong, at least we still get along as human beings... making going to work less painful.

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