A Referral Is One of the Best Ways to Get a New Job

When you’re applying for a job, knowing someone at the company gives you some insider knowledge.

We’ve covered howcontacts and your professional internet help in your job search.

If you’re applying to a company, tap into that data pipe and see who already works there.

Referrals also come pre-vettedto a certain extentand cost less to find.

Don’t just put down a random name of someone you know.

Putting down the wrong name could actuallywork against your system.

The referral needs to be someone who is doing well at the company.

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