I think they’re a lot less common than they used to be. Most large tech companies, at least, don’t make use of personal or professional references. They do often do a background check and/or confirm with former employees that you actually worked there, had the title you claim, and did not leave in a way that makes you ineligible for re-hire. Note that this is also the only information they’ll give about you for future employers.
I think they’re a lot less common than they used to be. Most large tech companies, at least, don’t make use of personal or professional references. They do often do a background check and/or confirm with former employees that you actually worked there, had the title you claim, and did not leave in a way that makes you ineligible for re-hire. Note that this is also the only information they’ll give about you for future employers.