I've only had one company and 2 government jobs check my references in 25 years in the field (feds were checking for clearance, so required). I call my referen

I've only had one company and 2 government jobs check my references in 25 years in the field (feds were checking for clearance, so required). I call my references to see if they were contacted after I've been offered positions in the past it's amazing how little it happens. I don't check references because I don't give a shit. You're either giving people that like you, or why would you be giving them at all. If you're still employed, calling that person's current job is a huge no-no (could cost them their employment). What the fuck is so hard about just figuring out if you like someone and hiring them. Telling them fully what goals you expect them to achieve and giving them the tools to do the job. Then if they're not successful, letting them go. Oh yeah, you'd have to be a good employee yourself and work for a good company to do that.