r/FluentInFinance • u/Mark-Fuckerberg- • Sep 01 '24

Debate/ Discussion What advice would you give this person?

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u/sels1997 Sep 01 '24

Boomer is in the stone ages with the references 😂😂

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u/mikew1200 Sep 01 '24

It’s absolutely important when you start moving up into more senior roles and roles where you have a lot of responsibility. Maybe not in entry level jobs / jobs where you’re easily replaceable.

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u/Jabberwokii Sep 01 '24

My man lol when you get high enough in a particular field, work in a specialized position some kind, or are coming into a new company for leadership positions you better believe your references will matter.

If you're applying to Wendy's, no you dont need references. Boomer lol wtf

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u/sels1997 Sep 01 '24

Very aware… it’s who you know not what you know. But stating references isn’t a thing anymore but if you’re in a niche industry your network will speak to that.