reference check

am in a process with an UMM PE firm and was asked for references over a week ago and haven’t heard back... is this something to worry about? or is it possible that they’re just in no rush since its off-cycle?

has anyone ever not gotten a PE offer after giving references?

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am in a process with an UMM PE firm and was asked for references over a week ago and haven't heard back... is this something to worry about? or is it possible that they're just in no rush since its off-cycle?

has anyone ever not gotten a PE offer after giving references?

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