Careerreference requests
#RI-6aae0bda·5 days ago·
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“asking for references too early”
What Actually Happened
I get asked for references too early, it's off-putting
What I wish I knew
"references should be requested later"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"request references after final round or contingent offer"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Career Category
5,662
Career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.7/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
43%
of Career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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