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A referral helps, but it does NOT guarantee an interview.
A referral is alright. You really want someone who will reach out to the hiring manager and put your name in their list. That is something that is more rare. I’ll refer people, but I only reach out to hiring managers when I really know someone and can vouch for them.
At Apple, a referral does not guarantee an interview. However Apple loves college students.
It doesn’t guarantee anything at Microsoft
If you know the hiring manager & let them know, that will likely result in at least a first round interview if the profile is a good fit
One word, Network!
No guarantees but usually helps your chances
Not a guarantee. I don’t understand why people would assume this.
I had gotten referrals at Google and Apple and was denied interviews at both and afterwards applied without them and got interviews. So I think it’s a hit or miss.