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Have a friend in ML, need help |
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My advise... |
| Date Posted: |
06/08/2006 |
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I have a friend whose brother is a financial advisor for ML. I asked my friend if he could ask his brother put in a word or recommendation for me in finding any type of work (intern, assistant) at ML.
However he said that his brother probably couldn't do that since ML doesn't work that way and the most he could do is tell me about any open positions.
This is in contrast to what I've always been hearing on job hunting advice. I've always been told to make contacts so that they could give your application a boost. Now that I've finally found a contact inside ML, my friend tells me that it is pretty much worthless.
So is my friend wrong here? Should I ask for his brother's phone number directly? How are you suppose to close in on the job once you've found someone in your network. |
| Message: |
Many times lobbying for a candidate may seem unprofessional, so your friend's brother is probably afraid of being viewed negatively in the company.
Also if he helps one person to a great extent in securing a job then he'll have many lined up for his help for which he may not have the time, and at the same time risk his image in the company.
The most help you may ask and receive from him is to find out what the comapny culture is like, would you have good mentors/managers who will train you well, this is very important and lastly what do they look for in their candidates and workers so that you may prepare your resume and interviews accordingly.
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