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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Also, ask in a manner so they know you would love the rec sometime in the next 2-3 weeks, not ASAP. For example, I got promoted after being at a company fairly quickly. When I got promoted, I actually gave a gift to the person who got me my first job at the company. The timing of the gift is also crucial.