SWA and references

[Sierrakilo]

Does anyone know how far after the swa interviews does southwest call the references (i.e. closer to the decision board or soon after the interview)

 

[ERJpusher]

Usually within about a week after the interview. Good Luck!

 

[k3mbbc]

I concur with ERJ....within a week.

Realize, however, they might not call your references only (I only had one called). They also might call people that wrote you letters of recommendation.

Good Luck!

 

[SkiFishFly]

They have also been known to call refs and then not hire...

 

[ERJpusher]

And they have also been known not to call refs, and still hire.

Getting references called is not a magic yes or no, just one more step in the process.

 

[CF34-3B1]

I interviewed on a Thursday and my refs were called the next Monday.

One of the guys who interviewed on the same day didn't have his called until the following Monday, so it varies a lot, depending on how busy they are.

 

[RedDogC130]

I have a real doubt that they hire someone without calling 1 reference.

 

[k3mbbc]

It happened in my class RedDog....back in August.

It doesn't happen often, but occasionally it does.

 

[hypersonic]

I agree with you k3, two got hired last month, no refs calls

 

[RedDogC130]

None what so ever? Not even a previous employer or current employer. I guess it could happen....I guess mabye I look at myself and they called everyone they had a name and number for but my mother.