Reference Before Interview

[Mav]

Having researched more today... aston carter, no surprise.

[nomadd]

BTW there are some roles where you will have to provide references, but you shouldn't provide them until after you have received a formal contract offer in writing.

Fixed.

[SueEllen]

JD PDF looks fairly genuine, but the rate is unusually high for their

There is your clue.

BTW there are some role where you will have to provide a reference but they shouldn't ask for them until after you have had the interview.

[nomadd]

No wonder agents do it when there is one born every minute to fall for it.

This^

[Zippy]

Don't supply any names. There will be no interview if you do.

[northernladuk]

No wonder agents do it when there is one born every minute to fall for it.

[SimonMac]

http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...eferences.html

[Mav]

Emailed me the JD, but then got a different man at their firm to call me back (hmm)
JD PDF looks fairly genuine, but the rate is unusually high for their
But funny thing, asked for contact details for my last reference (manager), that it helps the application.This is before any interview date.

Seems funny, advise I'm happy to provide the name, but direct contact details... as needed through the application process.

Hmm.