SparklyKoala
SparklyKoala

HR asking current firm managers contact number

Recently I got offer from a comoany and HR of that company asked my current manager and TL contact number. I thought he is asking in case if I don't join there. But he actually contacted my manager and TL and asked about my strength and weakness. I feel like it's a red flag. But I accepted that offer because that projects seems interesting and there would be lots of learning.

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CosmicLlama
CosmicLlama

You should have never given it. HRs are not as powerful as they project themselves. They are more like street dogs. They only bark sometimes when in a group they try to bite but if you have a stick , they will run away.

Never give individual contact numbers to HR. Tell them if they wish to verify they can call on the board number and speak to the HR there to find out about the candidate.

Even if they do, just like two stray dogs that keep barking at each other, both the HRs will keep barking at each other.

SparklyKoala
SparklyKoala

Yeah...I had no idea about this...🥲

GigglyQuokka
GigglyQuokka

That's a great advice, thanks @Qwerty2398

SillyBoba
SillyBoba

Keep preparing for interviews, incase you don't like new company then leave immediately, keep some other offers in hand

SparklyKoala
SparklyKoala

Sure

FloatingMarshmallow
FloatingMarshmallow

Which company is this?

SparklyKoala
SparklyKoala

Cyberark

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