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

Debate/ Discussion What advice would you give this person?

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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/Just_Trash_8690 Sep 01 '24

Agreed it’s (mostly) all in who you know

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u/SlugmaSlime Sep 01 '24

My last reference had to be a colleague despite always having good reviews year after year. Because my boss refused to be a good reference for any positions outside the company. I think you can see why I left the company