What’s the deal with Eide Bailly wanting references for a behavioral survey before the actual interview even takes place? Don’t want to blast my current manager and co-workers with emails and texts that I’m looking for another job and need them to answer a survey for me. Does this seem weird to anyone else?

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Definitely seems odd. Many companies ask if you're still working for your latest employer and if you are, they only conduct reference checks two weeks before your start date.

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I have nothing to hide and feel like they’d respond positively also understand the need for background investigations, etc. but 33 question reference check including some personal stuff seems a little much.

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Behavioral survey and references are two different things, but using them at an early stage informs the interview process. Idk how they use them. I only know how I use them. Regardless, they should not expect you to include current coworkers or bosses. I'd reach out to the recruiter for clarification if you've only worked for your current company.

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