Hi. I was called up by the HR of a stat board, saying they are interested in further processing my application after two interviews. They said they need to do a reference check (I am working in another stat board). Yesterday my D dragged me to one side and told me that the stat board had done a reference check with them. I was shocked as I didn't know they would conduct a reference check with my current directors. Is it normal? now the management knows I'm looking for a job