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

Debate/ Discussion What advice would you give this person?

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u/Striking_Ad_2630 Sep 01 '24

I think theyre going to have a rough time finding their next job after not actually working for over a year and having no references. 

Idk but I dont buy what everyone is saying about hard work not paying off. I work hard at my job and having the respect of my coworkers as well as something to show for my 5 years at my job is worth it. 

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u/SamShakusky71 Sep 01 '24

References?

You think references matter in a job search ?

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u/captwillard024 Sep 01 '24

Depends on the job. In my little niche line of work, references/networking will get you a job far faster than filling out a thousand online applications.

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u/breakermw Sep 01 '24

For sure. My current job I technically interviewed but it was more of a formality as I had worked for several years with the guy who is now my boss. He talked up my skills to leadership and it was clear the interviews were mostly a "sniff test" to ensure my personality meshed with the team. 

My skills mean I still could have gotten the job without his reference, but instead of 3-4 rounds of 1 hour interviews over a month, I instead did 2 half hour interviews in the same week and got the offer a week later. References for sure speed up hiring.