Background / Reference Check
Hey guys,
I just had my phone interview and am awaiting their decision on whether or not they'd like to bring me in for a face-to-face interview. I was just curious (1) how thorough VC firms are on background / reference check on their potential employees, and (2) usually at what stage of interview (or even after hire), it is performed.
Though a firm hasn't asked me for references yet since I just finished a phone interview with them, but was just curious about this because I don't know when I need to start informing my references that they should prepare for calls/emails from a firm.
I'm particularly interested in how it's done at small VC firms (total # of people working 5)
I heard that some small firms do not even bother with any of these checks - is that true?
Thanks in advance.
Anyone?
I'm at a smaller firm and I don't think they ever did a background check on me when I was hired (or even call my references). I'd assume if they do do these things they'll do it after making you an offer
Thank you brutalglide
1) My firm did a BG check on potential employees after giving out offers. I know they ended up not hiring somebody because she did not pass her background check... 2) They did not do reference checks, although other firms I interviewed with only did this right before they were ready to give me an offer (after final rounds)
In summary, a firm probably will not spend time doing BG or reference checks until they're ready to give you an offer.
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