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In general, whose referral carries more weight when applying for a job: someone working part-time, someone working full-time, or someone doing an internship at the company?

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Vanessa
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on Oct 20, 2026
ex-McKinsey Senior Recruiter (7 years), ex-ZEISS Senior Recruiter (2,5 years) | 2,500+ Interviews to your advantage

Quality of a referral is what matters most. If someone just refers you with no context, it might not help that much. When a referral shows knowledge about you as a person and your working style, it is much more valued. So look for someone who is able to say something relevant about you.