https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hr-bees-does-reference-check-mean-a-job-offer-is-likely#post-1794002 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:50:53 +0000 lamariniere 1794002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband works for a large international org. During the recruitment process they had some problems getting in touch with one of his references (who was on vacation), but offered him the job as soon as they managed to track the last one down. Good luck! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hr-bees-does-reference-check-mean-a-job-offer-is-likely#post-1793975 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:41:03 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 1793975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alohaorchid: That's exciting to hear, thanks!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hr-bees-does-reference-check-mean-a-job-offer-is-likely#post-1793974 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:40:39 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 1793974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Applesandbananas: thanks!</p> <p>@BakerBee: You're probably right. The hiring manager made the mistake (at least I think it was) of mentioning to DH during their lunch following the interview that he expected to have a decision by August 1, so we've been having a tough time waiting this week. When he got a call this morning, he thought it was an offer. So now we're just waiting again...</p> <p>I'll add that he got great feedback from the recruiter after the in-person interview with all members of the executive team, and had two phone interviews with the hiring manager and the head of HR prior to the in-person meeting.</p> <p>It's just so hard to wait! Most of me hopes that he gets it, and a small part is kind of dreading it (because, again, moving...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hr-bees-does-reference-check-mean-a-job-offer-is-likely#post-1793967 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:37:39 +0000 alohaorchid 1793967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in HR and it's rare to check references if they're not sure that they are the one they want to make the offer to. Good luck to your DH! :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hr-bees-does-reference-check-mean-a-job-offer-is-likely#post-1793949 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:31:26 +0000 LBee 1793949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hope it means an offer for your DH! </p> <p>In my experience, it usually means that they are coming to a close with their decision making. To be candid, they probably called the other candidate (you mentioned it was down to him and another person) for his references as well. References are usually called when the decision is close and they are trying to find out any and everything that could possibly impact each candidate's "record," so to speak. Based on what you wrote, it sounds like your husband got winning reviews from his references, which is a great thing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hr-bees-does-reference-check-mean-a-job-offer-is-likely#post-1793947 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:31:12 +0000 Applesandbananas 1793947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@keepcalmcarrie: at my company, they don't bother checking references until they've reallllly narrowed it down! He's probably top 2 or 3! FX!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hr-bees-does-reference-check-mean-a-job-offer-is-likely#post-1793939 Fri, 01 Aug 2014 10:27:38 +0000 keepcalmcarrie 1793939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH is one of two finalists for a position, and he's pretty excited about the opportunity. The company brought him (and me) in from out of town two weeks ago for a half-day interview, which went very well. The other candidate was interviewed last week. He's older than DH, with more years of experience in the industry, but they have the same title and DH believes he has a better skill set for the specific needs of the role.</p> <p>Anyway, the corporate recruiter just got in touch with DH this morning and asked for three references. He's already contacted at least one of them - the third one, who is a former coworker of DH's who texted him just now about their conversation (very positive). </p> <p>From the brief skimming I've done, it sounds like the recruiter taking this step could mean an offer is forthcoming. Of course I know nothing is guaranteed, but this position means both a substantial boost in salary (likely, YAY), and a relocation to an area I'm not crazy about (definitely, boo). So I've been on tenderhooks for two weeks about this, and I'm itching to get HR insight. Any thoughts? </p>