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Let's not pretend that nepotism isn't still a thing. During the casual convo at the end of the interview drop in "Phil said to say hi, he's looking forward to the next fishing trip in x". He'll then ask how you know him. You'll say oh thats my Dad, it's such a small world, right? Then brush it off as if it's nothing. Interviewing isn't just about technical skills it's about finding commonality with your Interviewer and exploiting that to your advantage, it's simple business. So go secure your job. Good luck!
That could go the other direction and you end up with nothing. I would be cautious with that.
Why do you need to bring it up?
Hmmm…you called your dad an a-hole, yet you want to use his connection to help get you a job…interesting dynamics. But I see no harm to casually being up that you met him before through your father.
Lol yeah damn you dad where is my silver spoon please
You don’t know their relationship, it’s not always a benefit. Even if your dad much senior to the interviewer, I still wouldn’t do it.
I would do it after I land be job though.
Ah, I guess it’s worth bringing up at the end of the interview. May as well tell or ask your dad about how to proceed, chances are he’ll reach out ahead of time.
My in-laws have embedded connections but I never use them for it. Works both ways, can get a me a job or fire someone, was threatened once by a director and in-laws wanted him laid off and blacklisted across the industry. Instead I saw myself the door to another fintech position, I like to earn my own reputation instead.
My recommendations are heavily influenced though but this is through my own accord and no one knows of my actual connections. Instead I use it to boost my confidence during the interviews though and it seems to work, maybe.
If your dad is what you say he is, then better not bring it up. If you are confident about yourself and your abilities then you have no reason to mention your dad's name. Who knows? It might not be a good idea because it may bring back not so good memories and it may cause you failing the interview.
Absolutely, I have coworkers that rave about my contributions and give me sports man dabs and I reciprocate but I’d much rather everyone just ignore me. My previous boss calls me his son, and is super proud of my output but I cringe inside.
If he's close to your a$$hole dad maybe he'd be an a$$hole to work for?
This is either going to go really well or it’s going to back fire really hard. Generally their are regulations and rules in place and whilst nepotism is a thing do you really want to be worried about getting reported or fired due to it? In fact it may prevent you from getting the job if the interviewer is ethically sound, but either way good luck as it sounds like your going to need if it you want to rely on father to get your jobs for you.
Agree 100%. Not worth the risk IMO, if I were to mention it it’d be after I got the job offer, as someone said above
If your dad is an asshole it might not do you any favours to bring up the connection.
Also there is a niceness in making it on your own talents.
Don’t use it. If it hasn’t come up anywhere from your job search, interview prep, to your interview, then it’s not a card you should play.
Wouldn’t the interviewer already recognize your last name and maybe put two and two together? I wouldn’t do it.
I don’t think you need to bring it up unless you are seeking an advantage outside of your qualifications
I would not bring it up. Get hired on your own merit. Don't namedrop.