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Originally Posted by WCan_Kid
I always assume that any references put forward by a potential new hire are going to be friends of theirs ...
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References are extremely important and valued. Providing phony references will not help you in industries where knowledge, reputation and experience are important to the employer and where reference checkers can easily figure it out.
More often than not, candidates avoid providing references that could be damaging due to their own performance issues or conflicts at a former workplace. In these cases, they try providing "side" references from people they've worked with while employed (suppliers, consultants, contractors, lawyers, clients, customers etc.). HR does their initial reference checks usually and give their snapshot. I always call the references provided as well and ask questions that I need to ask. If something feels fishy, I ask a candidate for permission to call their former manager.