My last several jobs have all been through referrals through friends. I have been very lucky that when I have been out of work, my friends have always let me know of jobs that I might be right for. Sometimes it’s because I have the specific skill set that a job is requiring and sometimes it’s because I will be a good fit within the company. I know that so many people say that when you are looking for a job it’s all about networking. But for me, it’s more about being open and honest about looking for work and having some amazing friends.
Even getting my main current job, during a time when so many people were still out of work, was because of a friend thinking of me. My job has changed quite a bit in the year and a half that I’ve been working, but that’s because I am growing with this job and finding new and better ways that I can find the best fit for me within the company. It is still a day job, and I think everyone at the company understands that. But I want to make my work as interesting as I can and to use my skills to the best of my ability. Plus, I work with some amazing people and I want to help all of us benefit from the company succeeding.
So when I saw a job opening for a new position in the company, I immediately thought of a friend of mine who I knew was looking for work. I didn’t think of her just because she needed a new job, I knew she would be great for both the job and the company. So I let her know about it and once she finished sending in her application I let the hiring team know that she was a friend of mine. I know that doesn’t guarantee anything would happen, but I also know they like to know if an applicant is a referral from an employee. She did get an interview and I was so excited for her. And I heard back from some of the hiring team how much they loved her and how they agreed she’d be a great fit. Even though I knew it wasn’t a sure thing, I have to say I wasn’t too surprised when she was offered the job! Because I knew the type of person they needed for the position and the type of worker my friend is, I felt really good that it would be a perfect fit. And I’m so glad that I was right!
My friend just started so she’s still training (and I know how overwhelming it can be starting a new job), but I’m still so happy she’s going to be working at the same company as me. And knowing that I was able to help a friend the same way that I was helped before felt great. I know how hard it is when you are applying for jobs and just not getting anywhere. And I know how much power there is behind a friend referring you for a job. I wouldn’t have referred just anyone, I was careful making sure that I was certain she would be a good match. And knowing how hard I worked to make sure before I let my friend know about this job made me feel even more grateful to all my friends who have helped me get work.
And maybe my friend will stay with the company for a while and be able to refer a friend of hers in the future. You never know. But I do know that I’m lucky that I work with some great people at my job and now I have one more friend that I can also call a co-worker.
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