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This NY Times article highlights what we've been teaching at MAM Employment Services: job applicants who have been referred by an insider have a much greater chance of getting noticed, getting and interview, and getting hired.
A great summary of why and how to use informational interviews as a key tactic in your job search.
While it's an underutilized approach, arranging informational interviews with successful professionals can benefit your career in many ways. In addition to quickly validating or dispelling what you've heard or assumed about a particular line of work or organization, these appointments will enable you to expand your network of contacts and gain additional interview experience. Following are tips on how to arrange, prepare and conduct an informational interview.
Sarah writes: I have always wanted to work for a certain company, but they are currently not hiring. How do I get my name to their HR person so they may consider me for a position later?