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Jones Day

Just a quick question about references - do they ask everyone for an academic reference, or is there some sort of screening process?
I believe they ask for academic references just before inviting you to interview. At least that is what happened to me! I interviewed for the winter scheme in November so would happy to talk anyone through the virtual interview process :)
 
I think it’s automatic since they asked for mine the next day which was Christmas Eve, a few other people said they had the same thing
Just a quick question about references - do they ask everyone for an academic reference, or is there some sort of screening process?

Oh ignore me then! Someone else told me it wasn't automatic and it came just before an interview invite as I had the same question.
 

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