GWR references

[Anon87]

Hi all,

When offered a position with GWR, how many references and what type of references are required?

Many thanks,

Pete

 

[Red1980]

I'm sure that's something they'll tell you at the application stage or point where an offer could be made. I'd say your most recent employer is a cert and possibly a character reference.

 

[Anon87]

I'm sure that's something they'll tell you at the application stage or point where an offer could be made. I'd say your most recent employer is a cert and possibly a character reference.

That’s what I was thinking - but I’ve also heard something about one of them having to be from the last 3 years. Potentially a character reference from someone who’s known you professionally in that period?

And I’m currently in a talent pool so haven’t had the info as yet!

 

[HalfNitro]

That’s what I was thinking - but I’ve also heard something about one of them having to be from the last 3 years. Potentially a character reference from someone who’s known you professionally in that period?

And I’m currently in a talent pool so haven’t had the info as yet!

Hi I have just done mine, one has to be current employer within the last 3 years, and the 2nd has to be someone someone who you know in a professional role, eg solicitor or your accountant if self employed. For mine I used my 2 mangers

 

[Anon87]

Hi I have just done mine, one has to be current employer within the last 3 years, and the 2nd has to be someone someone who you know in a professional role, eg solicitor or your accountant if self employed. For mine I used my 2 mangers

Thanks mate.

So, I’ve had 2 employers in the last 3 years. Will they want both to cover the 3 years.. or just the most recent one providing it’s in the last 3 years?

 

[Stigy]

Thanks mate.

So, I’ve had 2 employers in the last 3 years. Will they want both to cover the 3 years.. or just the most recent one providing it’s in the last 3 years?

Just the current or most recent employer, plus a character reference or professional reference.

 

[HalfNitro]

In the starter pack I received yesterday it asked to cover the last 3 years with a gap up to 28 days between employment

 

[Anon87]

Cheers guys.

Do they accept company email and a mobile number?

Problem being the postal address for one of them is South Africa!

Pete

 

[HalfNitro]

They only expect company email, nothing like Gmail or yahoo, you can use company phone/ fax number but there is a line for mobile as well

 

[Anon87]

They only expect company email, nothing like Gmail or yahoo, you can use company phone/ fax number but there is a line for mobile as well

Perfect. Cheers buddy.

And good luck with whatever role you’re about to start!

Pete