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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why would you call a few finalists’ references and not just the one you selected?

Should one try to negotiate salary in this job market or not?

What are your thoughts on performance challenges (sign of a bad place, neutral, etc?) [/quote]

Not sure what you mean with the first one. If I ask for two references I will call the two, not just select one.

Always negotiate. (Speaking as both the friend and the recruiter here). Within reason, and tactfully. But yes.

I’m not sure what you mean on the last one. All recruiters are in sales. Even the ones working inside toxic cultures, there are recruiters working in those companies. If I was a candidate I’d look on Glassdoor, indeed, for company reviews knowing to take them with a bit of salt bc typically only unhappy former employees will post. I’d ask about why is the role open. I’d ask peers or network if they know anyone in the company, etc. Do your research and remember no company is perfect.[/quote]

I'll clarify (as person who asked these questions) - for first one, organization just did not receive an offer from was 1 of 2 finalists and they seemed to check both our references. How often does that happen that you check 2-3 finalists' references?

3) Requests for applicants to do "performance challenges/tests" are a thing in applying for jobs. Thoughts on them?[/quote]

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