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#RI-6a0e931d·6 months ago·
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“applying without references”
What Actually Happened
I'm struggling to get hired due to lack of references
What I wish I knew
"references are crucial for job applications"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"build relationships with previous employers"
Regret Index
4/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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career Category
2,635
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
17%
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