Guide to Getting a Referral for a Tech Job

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bigfatkitten · 14h ago

> How to Ask for a Referral from Someone You Don't Know

The whole point of a referral is to vouch for the skills, capabilities and culture fit of people who you actually know.

The modern practice of referring strangers who hit you up on LinkedIn has turned referrals into a meaningless signal.

sherdil2022 · 12h ago

Why would anyone refer a stranger and put their personal / professional credibility on the line?

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Guide to Getting a Referral for a Tech Job

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