its not what you know but who you know

Hi markodoom, Sometimes it can be so frustrating when people judge you on the basis of who you know. It seems that you really have to know someone to make hiring speedier, easier and more convenient. But that is the way it is. When I graduated from college, I had to report 7 times to the same interviewer. I said to myself, this will be the last time and I'm done. After the 7th interview, she decided to make me fill out and sign a work contract with the Director of the work place. After I filled out the form, the director started asking questions: Q: How are you related to Dr......? A: Dr.X is my father. Q: Why did you not tell Miss L (the interviewer) about it? A: Why would I, the question was never asked. Director's reply: Your Dad and I were very close friends, we used to work together, with Miss L as one of our nurses. This made me think that had I told Miss L about it, she would not have given me a hard time. But I wasn't sorry that I didn't because I wanted to be hired on the basis of my merits. My grades were outstanding and I knew that I deserved to be hired. I got married before I finished college, went back to school and finished school with a different last name. With my graduation delayed because of an early marriage, I knew that my parents were not happy about it. Call it pride or whatever, but that was the way I wanted it. But, you're absolutely right, let's take this one stage further, "it's who you know who knows what you know." Have a wonderful day, markodoom.

That is very true and in my place, nepotism is very rampant all the friends and relatives of those politician are the one who occupy most of the highest position in offices. So the saying is very true even those who are not smart and intelligent get hired as long as they have good recommendation from influential person. i could see a graduate from reputable university and they hold a lower position compare to those with backer they enjoy a good position in a company and it is true it is whom you know that matter in my place and not what you know but it is also a good things to be ready to know something than nothing at all..

i think it is very true, know the right people can help us get places quicker work wise. right people right time makes all the difference, it's also a way to help friends and help other grow their business as well. networking.

I for one have heard this phrase on the odd occasion, and believe that it is one of the most truthful for many aspects of life. Think about it, if you have good connections who are "high up" and important, then you're bound to go further than somebody who doesn't have such connections.

I agree with this too. Honestly speaking, I had my first job because of some connections I have. Though I was qualified for the job, I also found out that employers usually hire people whom they know. Sometimes I just feel bad for others who dont have connections because its really not easy for them to get a job. I just hope that if we become bosses of our own companies in the future, we would not exercise this kind of practice. As long as we know that a person we know is qualified then there's no reason to hesitate.

Yep~I agree with u.Sometimes I feel weak when its full of ability but lack of net of people. Theres an old saying in Chinese,‘at right time, near right place, with right people'. It also means ability only does not work. So we should prepare for the thing all the time,then when opportunity comes we can grasp it.

I believe this is true for the most part. It is a lot easier to get a break, especially when you are trying to find work, if you know someone in the organization. Whether you are trying to get a job with this company, or whether you are a product/service provider who is trying to get this company to use the items you offer (whatever they may be), it is MUCH easier to get them to take a serious look at you as a prospective employee, or to take a serious look at the product or service you provide if you have a friend in the company.

hi markodoom yes its fairly true as the best jobs my son ever had were obtained from friends through networking so wish he would go back to that as he had been out of work for so long. and it was as you said'theyknew what my son did know, and went out of their way to find the right people to send him to, and it did work too.

by the words of YOU SHOULD FIND THE TREE TO GROW AND BRANCH OUT it is true one could be progressed in his life not only due to his talent and also its environment to which he connect. i also experience this criterial in my life too.

Yeah that phrase makes complete sense :( I especially like the part that says.."who knows what you know" Hey, they know what YOU know so, they don't have to question you...no questions asked I guess :(

yes its true. your sucess totally depends on whom you know and hoew they can help you in moving futher.. i was constantly told i'am good in my work but after six years i found myself in the same position and my juniors took over just because they were good in their networking skills...

I believe this is very true to an extint. If you are around the right people then you will always be doing the right thing! If you have connections like you said it can get you very far in life! That also goes along with friebds! If you do not have friends then you do not have a life truely. I do not know a single person that works to work, you have to have other things in your life!