Reference Stage of Recruiting Process

Guys, have been through several rounds with a fund and wanted to know what the likelihood of receiving an offer is once you've made it to the "we need a reference from your employer"? I know this has to be looked on a case by case basis and should generally be taken as a "positive sign" but would appreciate insight from the more experienced monkeys.

In the process with 4-5 other HFs as well so obviously will have to manage expectations as well!

Thanks all.

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83.75% chance you have the job - you should know better than this.

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[quote]The HBS guys have MAD SWAGGER. They frequently wear their class jackets to boston bars, strutting and acting like they own the joint. They just ooze success, confidence, swagger, basically attributes of alpha males.[/quote]

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