Ask HN: In the US, what is a direct reference?

1 pointsby teddyuk10 anni fa2 comments

I saw this: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13285995 and this comment:

"Now, for the first time in 16 years I find myself looking for a job in SV without a direct reference"

What is a direct refernce?

3 comments

jeffmould10 anni fa

He simply means a connection within a company he is looking to apply. He's applying to companies without having someone within the company referring him.

teddyuk10 anni fa

thanks!

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