Reference Before Interview

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Mav replied

22 November 2012, 15:16
Having researched more today... aston carter, no surprise.
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nomadd replied

21 November 2012, 21:19
Originally posted by SueEllen View Post

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.
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SueEllen replied

21 November 2012, 21:04
Originally posted by Mav View Post

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.
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nomadd replied

21 November 2012, 17:57
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

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

This^
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Zippy replied

21 November 2012, 17:56
Don't supply any names. There will be no interview if you do.
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northernladuk replied

21 November 2012, 17:52
No wonder agents do it when there is one born every minute to fall for it.
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SimonMac replied

21 November 2012, 17:50
http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...eferences.html
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Mav started a topic Reference Before Interview

21 November 2012, 17:28
Reference Before Interview

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.
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