One of my friends is interviewing for a role on my team. She is definitely qualified, but so are others. I want her to get it. Is there something I can do to help her break through or should I just stay out of it?

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Do you have experience working with her? If not I would be cautious about vouching

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If you have the experience working with her and know she would be vital to the growth/expansion of your department, give the interviewers that boost and explanation to them. …. Me

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Who's in charge of the interview? I don't think it would hurt to put in a good word for your friend, if you can frame it around being beneficial to already know how she works. Don't push it, you don't want to be accused of anything but an innocuous comment here or there isn't taboo I don't think.

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If you know your friend is a good coworker, vouch for her. You know her capabilities. It’s hard to find individuals who give that extra effort, especially when they’re already a part of your team.

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If you believe your friend would be the best fit, you should definitely speak to that. You know the team and work environment and you have the experience with knowing her.

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I second this, emphasize the familiarity this individual has with your team.

If she really is qualified, why be reticent to endorse her wholeheartedly? Having a cohesive team with trusted individuals is far more preferable to even the best educated guess on an unknown entity who may just interview well. Have the courage of your convictions and go balls to the wall in your support.

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Seems like this is common sense. Stay out of it.

A referral.

Stay out of it would be my personal view

Why on earth would you say that? The problem with workplaces today is the employee disconnect from the hiring process. I say speak up full throatedly.

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Business is business. Stay out of it. Have her list you as referral IF you have worked with her, not just that she is your friend.

If you are not on the interviewing committee, stay out of it​

You can always refer your friend for the role and then know that after that it is out of your hands. You can also put in a good word if its someone you really trust and know they will do a good job but I only suggest doing that if you have a good working relationship with the hiring manager.

You’re a Director. You should know this answer. To ensure there are no accusations of nepotism, stay out of it. If she earns the position independent of your influence, she will be empowered by her accomplishment, it will also support culture and morale of the team.

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