I have an interview next week, just realized that one of my previous co-workers is with that company...Should I contact him and ask for more insights before I go into the interview? I cannot say we have very good relationship, just more like a normal co-worker relationship, get a cups of coffee together something like that

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Yes, absolutely reach out as long as there was no bad blood. It’s not like you’re asking for a referral from a borderline stranger, you’ve already got the interview on your own.

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I don’t see why not, shooting them a quick note saying hey I’m interviewing have any tips? Couldn’t hurt

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It’s also good to contact them, because they might give you more of the inside scoop on the company.

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If they can give you inside information that’s huge, eg. yeah the last guy left cause the team is awful or they work terrible hours etc.

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100% contact them! What do you have to lose? Not getting the job?

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