Got job offer - references question

[Raymond Lin]

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!

 

[Raymond Lin]

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.