$5 billion CEO says he doesn’t just call references—he also secretly hunts down managers you didn’t list to ask about your personality

A high-profile CEO from Netskope, worth a cool $5 billion, has taken a controversial approach to vetting job candidates. Instead of just calling the references listed on resumes, he secretly contacts managers and former supervisors who weren't included to gauge a candidate's true personality. This move highlights a growing trend where employers go beyond traditional reference checks to get a more comprehensive view of a candidate’s character and work ethic. It raises important questions about privacy and the lengths employers will go to in the hiring process.