Why are referrals so hard to get?

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For where, or what roles? If you know someone then it shouldn’t be hard to get their referral.

I don't know many people personally, actually. And oddly enough, my few friends that I do know are at good companies, are shy to give one? I wouldn't want to put them down in any way but it is disappointing. I don't understand it myself. At this point, it doesn't matter where, more so in sales or consulting roles or any roles that it can translate to since thats what ive been doing for the past 4-5 years. onsite, door to door, or virtual, it doesn't matter to me.

Kind of see why now, following up and keeping up to date with relationships is so important. Pretty introverted beyond my job

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