Friends aiming for the same job. Tricky issue.
Has anyone run into a situation where you applied for a job (could be more than 1 position) and you told your friend who also has similar credentials (and similar situations i.e. struggling to find meaningful employment) to go for it as well and next thing you know, your friend got an offer and you were left hanging ? It could be something from the written exam, it could be something from the interview, either way you were left waiting for the next train while your friend has packed his bags and hopped aboard.
How would you deal with these types of situations ? I know there is a delicate balance that one must maintain...you wanna look out for your friends cuz networking is a 2-way street but you also wanna look after yourself first and foremost. You don't wanna be in a situation where you keep asking yourself: What if, what if...
Does that also explain why some *friends* are hesitant to hook you up with some jobs in their companies ? Does this mean they feel you may take over their jobs one day or do they simply wanna keep the personal and professional life separate ?
Appreciate your thoughts on these sensitive issues.
How would you deal with these types of situations ? I know there is a delicate balance that one must maintain...you wanna look out for your friends cuz networking is a 2-way street but you also wanna look after yourself first and foremost. You don't wanna be in a situation where you keep asking yourself: What if, what if...
Does that also explain why some *friends* are hesitant to hook you up with some jobs in their companies ? Does this mean they feel you may take over their jobs one day or do they simply wanna keep the personal and professional life separate ?
Appreciate your thoughts on these sensitive issues.