Someone in leadership gave me a tip for an open spot elsewhere. Applied and got contacted for further discussions. Bad to ask them for help with their connection at the agency?

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It’d be fine to talk to the person who told you to apply for the position and ask them for guidance—I can’t imagine they’d penalize you for looking into it unless they’re usually gossipy and untrustworthy about this kind of stuff.

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Def ask.

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