Waiting for reference checks. How to proceed?
I went through 3 interview steps, and then HR called me and told me that they want to proceed with my application. They asked from me 3 references. I've provided 4.
The thing is that it was urgent for them. And they asked to send references as soon as possible. I've checked they have contacted only to 2 references that are my direct managers and now it's a week they didn't call me. I would understand this if it is not urgent. But they have told me when I need to start and I don't have much time for giving a notice to my current employer.
I guess at some point I need to contact the HR but when and how to ask so I don't sound pushy.
Can you please help?
Bruce
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asked 2 hours ago
WBruceWBruce
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I went through 3 interview steps, and then HR called me and told me that they want to proceed with my application. They asked from me 3 references. I've provided 4.
The thing is that it was urgent for them. And they asked to send references as soon as possible. I've checked they have contacted only to 2 references that are my direct managers and now it's a week they didn't call me. I would understand this if it is not urgent. But they have told me when I need to start and I don't have much time for giving a notice to my current employer.
I guess at some point I need to contact the HR but when and how to ask so I don't sound pushy.
Can you please help?
Bruce
references
asked 2 hours ago
WBruceWBruce
31
Note that not every organization checks every reference. They want the references so that they can check them, not necessarily that they will check all of them.
– Jane S♦
2 hours ago
Thanks Jane. What about waiting? How long should I wait before contacting them considering that they were going to make an urgent placement? I'm thinking to call them next week, but I don't want to look pushy at the same time. This is job is life changing for me and I want to handle it professionally
– WBruce
1 hour ago
It is reasonable to contact HR a week afterward to check on the progress of your application. I would suggest looking at this thread for more information.
– Jane S♦
1 hour ago
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I went through 3 interview steps, and then HR called me and told me that they want to proceed with my application. They asked from me 3 references. I've provided 4.
The thing is that it was urgent for them. And they asked to send references as soon as possible. I've checked they have contacted only to 2 references that are my direct managers and now it's a week they didn't call me. I would understand this if it is not urgent. But they have told me when I need to start and I don't have much time for giving a notice to my current employer.
I guess at some point I need to contact the HR but when and how to ask so I don't sound pushy.
Can you please help?
Bruce
references
asked 2 hours ago
WBruceWBruce
31
I went through 3 interview steps, and then HR called me and told me that they want to proceed with my application. They asked from me 3 references. I've provided 4.
The thing is that it was urgent for them. And they asked to send references as soon as possible. I've checked they have contacted only to 2 references that are my direct managers and now it's a week they didn't call me. I would understand this if it is not urgent. But they have told me when I need to start and I don't have much time for giving a notice to my current employer.
I guess at some point I need to contact the HR but when and how to ask so I don't sound pushy.
Can you please help?
Bruce
references
references
asked 2 hours ago
WBruceWBruce
31
asked 2 hours ago
WBruceWBruce
31
asked 2 hours ago
WBruceWBruce
31
asked 2 hours ago
WBruceWBruce
31
asked 2 hours ago
WBruceWBruce
31
31
Note that not every organization checks every reference. They want the references so that they can check them, not necessarily that they will check all of them.
– Jane S♦
2 hours ago
Thanks Jane. What about waiting? How long should I wait before contacting them considering that they were going to make an urgent placement? I'm thinking to call them next week, but I don't want to look pushy at the same time. This is job is life changing for me and I want to handle it professionally
– WBruce
1 hour ago
It is reasonable to contact HR a week afterward to check on the progress of your application. I would suggest looking at this thread for more information.
– Jane S♦
1 hour ago
add a comment |
Note that not every organization checks every reference. They want the references so that they can check them, not necessarily that they will check all of them.
– Jane S♦
2 hours ago
Thanks Jane. What about waiting? How long should I wait before contacting them considering that they were going to make an urgent placement? I'm thinking to call them next week, but I don't want to look pushy at the same time. This is job is life changing for me and I want to handle it professionally
– WBruce
1 hour ago
It is reasonable to contact HR a week afterward to check on the progress of your application. I would suggest looking at this thread for more information.
– Jane S♦
1 hour ago
Note that not every organization checks every reference. They want the references so that they can check them, not necessarily that they will check all of them.
– Jane S♦
2 hours ago
Note that not every organization checks every reference. They want the references so that they can check them, not necessarily that they will check all of them.
– Jane S♦
2 hours ago
Thanks Jane. What about waiting? How long should I wait before contacting them considering that they were going to make an urgent placement? I'm thinking to call them next week, but I don't want to look pushy at the same time. This is job is life changing for me and I want to handle it professionally
– WBruce
1 hour ago
Thanks Jane. What about waiting? How long should I wait before contacting them considering that they were going to make an urgent placement? I'm thinking to call them next week, but I don't want to look pushy at the same time. This is job is life changing for me and I want to handle it professionally
– WBruce
1 hour ago
It is reasonable to contact HR a week afterward to check on the progress of your application. I would suggest looking at this thread for more information.
– Jane S♦
1 hour ago
It is reasonable to contact HR a week afterward to check on the progress of your application. I would suggest looking at this thread for more information.
– Jane S♦
1 hour ago
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Since it's been a week, it's perfectly acceptable to email your HR contact. Here is a sample:
Hi [insert contact's name],
I enjoyed interviewing with [insert company's name] on [insert interview data]. I am really excited about this opportunity and I was wondering when I will hear back on next steps?
Thank you, [insert your name]
Remember to be polite and reiterate your excitement to join the company.
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Since it's been a week, it's perfectly acceptable to email your HR contact. Here is a sample:
Hi [insert contact's name],
I enjoyed interviewing with [insert company's name] on [insert interview data]. I am really excited about this opportunity and I was wondering when I will hear back on next steps?
Thank you, [insert your name]
Remember to be polite and reiterate your excitement to join the company.
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Since it's been a week, it's perfectly acceptable to email your HR contact. Here is a sample:
Hi [insert contact's name],
I enjoyed interviewing with [insert company's name] on [insert interview data]. I am really excited about this opportunity and I was wondering when I will hear back on next steps?
Thank you, [insert your name]
Remember to be polite and reiterate your excitement to join the company.
answered 1 hour ago
jcmackjcmack
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Since it's been a week, it's perfectly acceptable to email your HR contact. Here is a sample:
Hi [insert contact's name],
I enjoyed interviewing with [insert company's name] on [insert interview data]. I am really excited about this opportunity and I was wondering when I will hear back on next steps?
Thank you, [insert your name]
Remember to be polite and reiterate your excitement to join the company.
answered 1 hour ago
jcmackjcmack
9,80422450
Since it's been a week, it's perfectly acceptable to email your HR contact. Here is a sample:
Hi [insert contact's name],
I enjoyed interviewing with [insert company's name] on [insert interview data]. I am really excited about this opportunity and I was wondering when I will hear back on next steps?
Thank you, [insert your name]
Remember to be polite and reiterate your excitement to join the company.
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Note that not every organization checks every reference. They want the references so that they can check them, not necessarily that they will check all of them.
– Jane S♦
2 hours ago
Thanks Jane. What about waiting? How long should I wait before contacting them considering that they were going to make an urgent placement? I'm thinking to call them next week, but I don't want to look pushy at the same time. This is job is life changing for me and I want to handle it professionally
– WBruce
1 hour ago
It is reasonable to contact HR a week afterward to check on the progress of your application. I would suggest looking at this thread for more information.
– Jane S♦
1 hour ago