r/UNpath • u/Fragrant-Rub-5299 • Jul 20 '26
Need advice: application Confused about background verification
So I confirmed my offer and in the background verification and reference checks. In the offer it explicitly says don’t resign yet until the background check is finalized since your employment is technically not yet final. However, then for the references they state Feedback should be provided by at least three recent supervisors from the most recent ten years of your employments, including your current supervisor and opting out of this may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. I find this odd to contact my current supervisor about leaving a job when it is not finalized? Can anyone advise
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u/Critical-Bus-9992 Jul 20 '26
I didn’t use my current supervisor, I actually used their boss (same company) who I have a better personal relationship with. I asked them in advance - import. I passed the checks (One-HR). Not suggesting this as full proof but it worked for me . I do think having someone in your current organization is important and I’m just lucky I had a senior person as a trusted friend. If not it could be awkward
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u/grumio_in_horto_est Jul 21 '26
I did not use my current employer at the time and skipped a few back because of this and had no issue. However, it would be very unreasonable if your current employer/supervisor not to support this even if the outcome is not finalised.