I interviewed for a role with a company (multiple times &

Met the CEO) and signed my offer letter contingent on 5 reference checks and a background check.

I know for a fact that all five of my references submitted their checks last week (Friday) - and HR told me the background check is largely a formality, to expect to hear back by Tuesday of this week (2-4 business days).

It’s now Friday and I haven’t heard anything. I even sent a note checking in, but didn’t receive a response to that either - prior to this, the HR was super active on email.

I know it’s just a formality - and I know everything with references and a background check likely went well (they use a 3rd party to do them). I’ve already signed off on my agreement and have a start date - but I’m still feeling anxious about the fact that I haven’t formally heard back from HR yet.

I’m curious if anyone has thoughts on what could be the reason for a delay?…