Your bestie’s company is hiring and you got the inside track. They referred you in so it’s smooth sailing. Red carpet treatment. Expect the offer letter any day now.

 

Lol. That’s absolutely not how it works.

 

Yet…some job seekers think it is. And they act like it. And turn off everyone in the interview process.

 

Jeff Smith and James Hornick tee up a rant about a worst practice for job seekers in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 15, What’s Up With Referrals Acting Entitled?

 

Connect with James Hornick and Jeff Smith

James Hornick’s LinkedIn page
Jeff Smith’s LinkedIn page

 

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