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Oct 2024
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The Two Types Of Job Referrals (& Which ...

AUSTIN BELCAK
About this episode

Austin shares his thoughts on the two types of job referrals you may encounter and which one you should be focusing on!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:25] - The Two Types Of Job Referrals

[1:02] - The “One-And-Done” referral

[2:51] - The “Advocate” referral

[3:52] - It takes time and effort to get an advocate, but it’s totally worth it!

[4:32] - OK, so how do I get an advocate?


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