I have just been given a job offer to work as a manager within a company with a 3 month probationary period. I am yet to receive my employee contract, however I should receive it within the next few days.

In the Welcome Book (with all terms and conditions), it says that the company has the right to dismiss an employee if references are unsatisfactory. I haven't been asked to provide references through the whole interview and trial process. Is it a possibility that I'd be asked to provide references now AFTER the job offer. Is this normal practice?

The thing is... I'm not on good terms with my last employer. Not that I was a bad employee but certain circumstances meant that I wasn't able to really connect/click with the manager. Also I believe my former manager is no longer working at my former company.

I really want this job and I don't want any surprises when asked if I can provide references!

What should I do?

If they checck them, it's usually before they hire you.

They usually check before you start.

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