Got job offer - references question

Raymond Lin · 22 Jun 2016 at 12:32

I just got a job offer and wondering in terms of supplying references, do I ask my references to write me a letter so I hand it in or do I give them details of my references and they contact them directly. What is the standard procedure these days? it's been a while since I changed jobs!

Artery · 22 Jun 2016 at 12:39

You just supply the reference contact details, it's up to them to chase it up.

Semple · 22 Jun 2016 at 12:40

Normally you would give details of your references, and the HR department would make the contact.

Unless you already have some form of a reference in written form. A company i worked at years ago just had a reference to say "so and so has worked here from date X to date Y", they don't do personal references.

nas · 22 Jun 2016 at 12:40

As above. I usually leave 'references available on request' on my CV.

fretted · 23 Jun 2016 at 08:52

Congratulations! What is the role?

DiscoDave · 23 Jun 2016 at 09:50

Congrats

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Under normal circumstances you provide your new employer with contact details for references, and their HR department will make contact.

Gaijin · 23 Jun 2016 at 11:40

I've done both. If you have glowing references in letter form hand them over.

More formal references, just supply the details.

I've typically done this when either the formal contact is likely to provide an unknown, muted or questionable response, or if i'm leaving under less than amicable circumstances.

Of course the letter references tend to be more personal in nature and are usually from people I have had productive working relationships with.

Raymond Lin · 23 Jun 2016 at 15:48

Thanks guys.

Got the job offer in writing yesterday and have returned it signed so have handed in my notice today. Feels good!

The email from the offer says bring back some forms and ID on my first day, the forms are in the post which I presume are just references details so will do that.

The role is credit control with some account management for a large multi national fresh produce supply company. I will have many accounts spread over a few counties to manage. It's different but it will cut my commute from the current 6:52am leaving the house for 9am start to 5 min drive up the road and the hours are 8am to 4:30pm. It'll be nice to be home before 5. The pay is a little better and as well as the lack of commute (I could actually walk there) I am now saving thousands a year in train fare.

I'm looking forward to the better quality of life and a new challenge.

Jamesyboyjim · 23 Jun 2016 at 16:24

Raymond Lin said:
Thanks guys.

Got the job offer in writing yesterday and have returned it signed so have handed in my notice today. Feels good!

The email from the offer says bring back some forms and ID on my first day, the forms are in the post which I presume are just references details so will do that.

The role is credit control with some account management for a large multi national fresh produce supply company. I will have many accounts spread over a few counties to manage. It's different but it will cut my commute from the current 6:52am leaving the house for 9am start to 5 min drive up the road and the hours are 8am to 4:30pm. It'll be nice to be home before 5. The pay is a little better and as well as the lack of commute (I could actually walk there) I am now saving thousands a year in train fare.

I'm looking forward to the better quality of life and a new challenge.

Lovely to read mate, well done. Good luck in your new role

dowie · 23 Jun 2016 at 16:57

I don't see why you need to do anything, if the new employer wants anything from you re: details of who to contact at your old employer then they'll ask you.

Putting references on a CV or 'references available on request' is redundant... if you want the job and they want references then you'll likely be giving the the references/info they've asked for.

CircleFaust · 27 Feb 2017 at 15:24

just on references, a place i wanted to apply to asks for two references, says 'The first referee should be your current/most recent employer and be in a direct supervisory/managerial capacity'
it goes on to say 'If you have not named your current employer please state why'

i do not want my employer to know i'm looking for a job or thinking of leaving, just dont think it's appropriate. it's a pretty sensitive area or am i missing something?
what would folk put as a reason why not

tom_e · 27 Feb 2017 at 15:32

CircleFaust said:
just on references, a place i wanted to apply to asks for two references, says 'The first referee should be your current/most recent employer and be in a direct supervisory/managerial capacity'
it goes on to say 'If you have not named your current employer please state why'

i do not want my employer to know i'm looking for a job or thinking of leaving, just dont think it's appropriate. it's a pretty sensitive area or am i missing something?
what would folk put as a reason why not

They shouldn't contact references until you have a solid offer of a job and you'e jumping ship anyway.

dowie · 27 Feb 2017 at 15:51

edit - oh necro'd thread...

dowie · 27 Feb 2017 at 15:54

CircleFaust said:
just on references, a place i wanted to apply to asks for two references, says 'The first referee should be your current/most recent employer and be in a direct supervisory/managerial capacity'
it goes on to say 'If you have not named your current employer please state why'

i do not want my employer to know i'm looking for a job or thinking of leaving, just dont think it's appropriate. it's a pretty sensitive area or am i missing something?
what would folk put as a reason why not

Well you've presumably names your employer on your CV or work history etc.. but I'd certainly leave out contact details for a referee for the moment. I'd explain that you're happy to provide a referee form your current employer but you don't want them to be contacted during the application stage.

CircleFaust · 27 Feb 2017 at 16:15

tom_e said:
They shouldn't contact references until you have a solid offer of a job and you'e jumping ship anyway.

fair enough wasn't sure how they use references or what point, it's not really clear on the application.

dowie · 27 Feb 2017 at 16:53

While they shouldn't do that they can't do it if you don't provide the details

RyanF · 28 Feb 2017 at 20:47

Whilst this thread is a necro, most agencies and people I've spoken to say not to put references on your CV. If the employer wants references they can ask you for them.