job offer but reference check after starting job?

Question

Hi Everyone

recently received an job offer significant better pay (smaller company), company size 60 -65 people so less organisation structure compared to previous place i worked at.

the boss seems nice, but one thing i found odd was had my first interview (went quite well) then 2nd interview the manager offer me the job on the spot before the interview started. i was like are you sure? his response was you were the strongest out of the original shortlist.

anyway today job offer letter came through to my email i reply asking if they need my reference. her reply was we will do it once you commence employment which i find quite odd, they wont give me the contract until the day i started.

is this normal, do you think its okay to hand in my notice or should i insist that the reference to be done before i hand in my notice?

Answer 1

Tbh I find alot of places ask for referees but don't necessarily utilise them for references, And then if they do its only the last employer, one job didn't even ask for referees, then the next job in the financial sector wanted 2 when I mentioned I hadn't the details for the second they said don't worry as long as we have your previous employer. They also gave me the job and let me start prior to hearing back from my crb/dbs check. Mind you I had no worries on a good reference and a clear check

Answer 2

Hi bazza



Thanks for reply, it's just in every job I got the okay from referees then it's start job.

I just found it a bit odd or maybe I'm nervous once you have a mortgage you want everything to be in writing and confirm.



From your point yes it can mean they really trust me...

Answer 3

It's not unusual for firms to take up references after they have employed you. In many respects it shows that they are confident in the appointment. If the references happen to show that you have lied about something material they would be entitled to let you go. So if you have nothing serious to hide, you needn't worry. It is not wise to dictate to a new employer about their procedures. If the offer is in writing and all is above board you have no worries about resigning from your current post.