Referrals won’t get you hired anymore 👀

Last week, a tech job seeker reached out to me frustrated that they had secured employee referrals to a half-dozen tech companies yet didn’t receive a single interview.

Employee referrals used to be a silver bullet. Not anymore.

In today’s competitive job market, employee referrals no longer carry the same weight they once did.

I wrote a comprehensive article breaking down how tech firms’ employee referral programs have changed, why they no longer guarantee interviews, what you actually need to do to secure a recruiter screening call, and answers to the most common questions I hear.

​👉🏼 Why your referrals aren’t converting and exactly what to do instead.​

TL;DR: Referrals don’t guarantee you interviews. A strong job search is holistic. You must target appropriate roles, position yourself compellingly, and build direct relationships with decision-makers.

Have a fabulous week!

~ Kyle | CaffeinatedKyle.com​

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