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#RI-6ac794d4·6 months ago·
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“Network referral damaged my chances”
What Actually Happened
Lost job offer due to a network referral's negative opinion
What I wish I knew
"My past employer's network would speak negatively about me"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be cautious of network referrals and their potential biases"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Career Category
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Same Outcome Band
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