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Originally Posted by Kamui712
Network! 9/10 people I know got their jobs because someone vouched for them.
Not saying it's fair, but if you look at it from a hiring manager's perspective they get a pile of "qualified" candidates of which a large % bs their experience and certifications. Interviews will filter out some people, but you really don't know this person's work style/behavior/attitude from a few short meetings. The hiring managers and HR put in the same (in some cases more) time as the applicants, it's a frustrating process for everyone.
Someone vouching for you really helps the hiring manager feel comfortable about your work ethic and experience.
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the last 4 jobs i've applied for have been referrals just the department manager always has a reason not to.
And they aren't low level employee referrals either managers, ceo's, etc.
To make it worse, the feed back I get is always "you were top 2 candidates - just the other guy had X"
but yes - i'll continue to network!
but that's the thing - i'm not a bs guy. I'm straight up with what i don't know. I talked to a guy today and told him straight up i don't have much experience in one area - he still wants to meet me. I'll go, but i wont be surprised if he hires someone that does have that experience - so i just wasted my time and his.
if any of ya'll know anyone that's hiring for mid-senior level accounting field. do share. will buy you six pack
