References??

[premiere]

Has anyone experienced this??

Had an interview and susequently an offer....which is cool.

Agent then asked for a reference, which I was happy to comply with as I had an offer (never give ref's until offer received). The only details I gave for my referee (after checking with them first) was her name and mobile number.

Agent called to say that they have done my reference and that it was really strong blah blah and starting new job on Monday.

I have just called my referee to say thanks very much for doing my reference, only for her to reply...no one has called me, so NO, I haven't done a reference....The mind boggles.....

[DodgyAgent]

Has anyone experienced this??

Had an interview and susequently an offer....which is cool.

Agent then asked for a reference, which I was happy to comply with as I had an offer (never give ref's until offer received). The only details I gave for my referee (after checking with them first) was her name and mobile number.

Agent called to say that they have done my reference and that it was really strong blah blah and starting new job on Monday.

I have just called my referee to say thanks very much for doing my reference, only for her to reply...no one has called me, so NO, I haven't done a reference....The mind boggles.....

Its not unlike an agent to ltell lies. Agents are remarkably lazy, very very few of them will bother to check references unless:

1. They can use it as a sales lead or
2. They have been caught before by a client and the client insists that references are checked.

[Jabberwocky]

And you think that this the best system, an honorable profession, a utopia, an idyllic competitive capitalist model.

Resign sir, hang your head in shame. Resign.

[XLMonkey]

I've always felt that a strong handshake and well-pressed trousers are all you need to get the measure of a man. References? Bah, simply asking for them is an insult.

Now, where's my gin and tonic?