Hey folks! Should we apply on our own on the company portal for a job opportunity or ask for a referral? Which has more chances of success? Pls advise.

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Referral is useful only if the person referring has a good connect with the hiring manager, and knows you or worked together previously.

Apart from that it's one and the same

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