Job References

[BrandonS 0]

Has anyone here actually found a US firm that uses references from the UK? I have a friend who says that US firms don't bother to ask, too difficult to get replies or simply not interested. Is this true?

[Boiler 45,411]

Depends on the job.

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

From what I've read they will check if it's something like a lawyer or IT specialist where your experience in the field is important. Something like a clerk or a waitress, much less likely.

[Sabrina_T 22]

Given that we're emigrating, Most employers should give you an open reference so your new employer in the usa won't be waiting for them to be sent from the uk.

[English Muffin 59]

My US employer made a phone call to my old boss in the UK to check references. Due to time differences my US employer made the call at 4am their time to catch my old boss at 9am his time. I am neither a lawyer nor an IT specialist.

[phem0r 16]

My employer gave me an open reference to take with me

[CowBoE 429]

Has anyone here actually found a US firm that uses references from the UK? I have a friend who says that US firms don't bother to ask, too difficult to get replies or simply not interested. Is this true?

I think this depends heavily on the employer, job position, and industry that you are applying for.

But in general, any specialized skilled labor like (IT, Engineering, healthcare, etc.),

the references tend to be checked more thoroughly as your seniority goes up

because the pay level is high and they want to mitigate the risk.

Also, financial and legal institutions also do detail background check due to the nature of their business.