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Originally posted by shopgirl
I do not like the idea of being an "elitist" to the point that my affiliation with an organization lands me the job over someone who might be a more qualified candidate.
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HIJACK ALERT!!!!!
You are such a sweetheart, and that is a really nice attitude BUT! (there's always a "but", right? lol) This job market is probably at least as tough as the one I faced when I was about to graduate, so I am speaking from experience when I tell you that jobhunting time is not the time to be modest, or to worry that you'd be getting the job for the "wrong reason".
Believe me, the people you're competing against have no qualms about exploiting any and all advantages they may have so if you're not prepared to do the same, you may end up being the "more qualified candidate" who loses out on the position.
Use whatever connections you have to get the job (Networking is not a dirty word! lol), then wow the pants off of them once you're there
