Will they ask for a reference off my current employer? ?

Question

I am starting this new job and I didn't use my current employer as a reference as I hadn't told them. Will they ask for one off them?

Robert · Accepted Answer

They will probably understand why you don't want your current employer to be contacted.  It should not be an issue.

HRLady · Answer

The reference check is done prior to onboarding and not after

Maxi · Answer

The new employer would not have offered you the job if they first wanted a reference from your last employer

Michael · Answer

No.  If they wanted a reference from your current employer they would have asked you before offering you the job.

Anonymous · Answer

Normally references are checked before they offer you the job, but no one here knows what your new employer will or won't do.

It's *from* them not *off* them.

? · Answer

They may not.  It is possible they may want a reference, but not necessary specify from your existing employer.