references check
I got the offer of employment the day after my 3rd (and last) reference was checked...pretty quick I thought. Also they gave me 2 weeks to sign and return the accepted offer; you can just print/sign/scan/e-mail back the signature page.
Good explanations were given with every e-mail I got.
Lastly the period of time I mentioned I need before I am available to go on course is exactly what I asked for, not a day more. That means they need guys yesterday.
Good luck.