Pretty sure I lost a job offer to someone who knew someone within the company, I’m sure this happens all the time but still frustrating. Can anyone relate?

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A lot of people will be able to relate and a lot of people won’t know that they can relate but they can

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Don’t take it personally, it’s out of your control

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Whats the frustrating part. That guy put in the work and got a relationship. Would you rather go through 700 candidates? You need to learn from this and do the same.

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