Yesterday I went to a big hall where representatives from many different companies were recruiting people. So I went up to one of them (since I know a person that works there) and started talking and showing my interest.
At first she was like "Well.. we dont really have much at the moment, blablabla"
Then I mentioned that I was recommended to apply there by a friend of mine that worked for the company.
Suddenly she grabbed a piece of paper and was like "Who did you say recommended you to apply here? What was your name again? What did you want to work with?"
So I was like "Well.. I've got my resumé for you right here"
and she was like "GIVE IT TO ME NAO PLX"
I think that shows how valuable a contact within the company really is.. I was very surprised by her reaction at the mention of me knowing someone inside.
USE YOUR CONTACTS WHEN APPLYING FOR A JOB!
EDIT: Yes, I really knew someone on the inside :P
And also for those without contacts.. just keep trying! ( I haven't got this job yet, but I was suddenly much more interesting when I knew someone working there ;) )
always good advice. now all i need is the willpower to go and apply *sigh*
SvaraRaderavery hood post
SvaraRaderaI always wanted something like this happening to me, but it never did.
SvaraRaderanice one. i think i'll do this next time.
SvaraRaderawhat if you dont have any contacts D:
SvaraRaderaAs long as its not a dude everybody hates
SvaraRaderathat's useful.. thx
SvaraRaderaI like your post and I would really like to see more of them
SvaraRaderaIn bosnia if you dont have contacts you dont have a job
SvaraRaderathat's good advice
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hehe :) you should take a photo of her reaction xD
SvaraRaderaGreat post! Following you.
SvaraRaderaNetworking is SO powerful. That's how I got my last 2 jobs. :)
SvaraRaderaIndeed, networking is always a good thing (and not just with computers!).
SvaraRaderaIt's alot cheaper if the reference is within company. Use the system however you can.
SvaraRadera-JKane
great post dude!
SvaraRaderayes, networking is key
SvaraRaderabtw, check out my new post on Enhanced by MS Paint :)
nice ood woorkd
SvaraRaderagood post!
SvaraRaderasounds like she has short patience.
SvaraRadera"Cool guys don't look at explosions"
SvaraRaderaDang it! Maybe I shouldn't make it explode after all. Or I'll reshoot the scene. I really should avoid big cliches like that.
I knew job contacts would help but never realized it would hold that much weight.
SvaraRaderathat's what networking does for you :)
SvaraRaderathat's the power of networking
SvaraRaderaHeh lol, that's why I never get a good job... I hate people.
SvaraRaderathnx for the good advice mate.
SvaraRaderaso did you really know someone?
SvaraRaderawhat if you have no contacts?
SvaraRaderai gotta try this sometime... right now tutoring to earn cash, but a "real" job would be nice
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