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Old 29th Sep 2009, 20:58
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Well if you spend the next few years actually obtaining all your qualifications, and make an effort not to write like a badly educated 11 year old, you may be able to impress somebody into recommending you for interview, provided you meet all the other requirements that their company may insist on.

A personal recommendation can sometimes be a major factor in getting a C.V to the top of a pile, but beyond that it will not usually circumvent any other process. The person making the recommendation will also have a reputation and credibility that they wouldn't want to see diminished either.

It's worth bearing in mind that life isn't the "X-factor" and achievement is often the result of a lot of hard work and overcoming significant difficulties and setbacks. I often repeat the same advice about the importance of presenting an intelligent, mature, common sense outlook when considering this type of employment. Without it you have no realistic chance at all.
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