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How does the reference check look like for Southeast Asia offices usually?

Hi, They should not ask for payslips or performance reviews. In general, the background check aims to verify your education records, employment history, and other relevant information. Hope this helps. Best, Anto

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Reference check contact - Partner or HR?

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Hi there, it’s typically better to have someone as a reference who knows you well enough to also be able to provide more detailed and nuanced feedback rather than just the high and wide generic stuff. If said partner co ... (read entire answer)

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Can I ask my current company to do the reference check?

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Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: The risk of your potential future employer doing a reference check dep ... (read entire answer)

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Leaving my current firm to join a competitor firm and was asked for references that didn't go well leading to a taking back the preliminary offer. How to proceed?

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Hi there, I'm really really sorry but this wasn't a great decision - please learn and get a reference from the right person next time… Also, I know some jobs can be terrible/horrible, but this is also a lesson in always ... (read entire answer)

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What steps does a referral allow you to bypass in MBB?

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Hi there, In short: - No bypassing, just a guarantee that the CV gets reviewed - Level - the more senior the better - Ideally they referral should come from the office you're targeting - Only go for one quality referra ... (read entire answer)

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How many of the ex-employers does reference/background check check on?

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Background checks are usually done after the offer has been extended and accepted and they can be very comprehensive. They are not part of the evaluation whether or not to extend an offer. Depending on country, checks o ... (read entire answer)

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How does the employment reference/check for Delta Partners like?

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Hello! Background checks are nothing to be worried about, as long as you haven´t lied (e.g., saying that you graduated from Uni X when you didn´t, or that you worked in Company Y 2 years instead of 6 months). Minor thin ... (read entire answer)

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How often does firm do reference check?

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Hi there, Generally speaking, most consulting companies normally do either one of the two types of checks. In my experience, it depends on the region and company you're applying to and your specific situation. Ask yours ... (read entire answer)

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For reference check/background check in Singapore and the States, how many previous employers/years do they check?

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Hi there, In general, you should assume they will check anything and everything on your resume (whether they do that or not, it's all fair game). It doesn't matter if you haven't had contact with those firms. If you are ... (read entire answer)

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My performance is not really good, is reference check that important?

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Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: First of all, it is unfortunately very hard to truly understand what y ... (read entire answer)

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For your office, does consulting firm do reference check?

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Hello, Background check (checking criminal record + confirming your place/date of employment) is standard. If you mean reference check as in calling up your former boss to talk about their experience working with you, t ... (read entire answer)

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Is there reference check in Europe and Middle East office? What do they ask?

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Hi there, Sometimes yes but not all that often. Normally, you'll only have to worry about a background check (i.e. did you actually work there in that role during those dates and did not not get fired for anything bac ... (read entire answer)

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Reference letter from academia

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Hi, I think it won't be a game-changer. Of course, it depends on who is going to write it and why, but unless it's something particularly relevant or that shows huge achievements I don't believe it'll move the need ... (read entire answer)

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Reference letter from academia

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Hi, I replied to your question in a previous post. Best, Antonello

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Reference check - before or after receiving offer letter?

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I think it is a fair ask from HR to do a reference check before issuing an offer letter. Given the bad economic environment, resulting in significant layoffs, companies are more cautious and choosy with hiring If the ... (read entire answer)

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How does the reference check look like for Southeast Asia offices usually?

Reference check contact - Partner or HR?

Can I ask my current company to do the reference check?

Leaving my current firm to join a competitor firm and was asked for references that didn't go well leading to a taking back the preliminary offer. How to proceed?

What steps does a referral allow you to bypass in MBB?

How many of the ex-employers does reference/background check check on?

How does the employment reference/check for Delta Partners like?

How often does firm do reference check?

For reference check/background check in Singapore and the States, how many previous employers/years do they check?

My performance is not really good, is reference check that important?

For your office, does consulting firm do reference check?

Is there reference check in Europe and Middle East office? What do they ask?

Reference letter from academia

Reference letter from academia

Reference check - before or after receiving offer letter?