Do I need to provide references when I apply for a job?

Do I need to provide references when I apply for a job?

Yes, we need the details of two referees who know you professionally. These can be your recent supervisor(s) and ideally your current employer.

We contact your referees if we would like to progress your application after interview to provide us with more information about your previous working experience and roles.

Please provide their full name, job title, the company they work for and a contact phone number or email address.

Please contact your referees before giving us their details, so they are aware we may be in touch.

 

This post is part of a series of frequently asked questions – read more Careers FAQs here, and discover all our Frequently Asked Questions here.

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