[HeroOfAges]

When you can objectively measure results, you'll often find that the people making decisions in an organization aren't as competent as they seem. It's a bitter pill to swallow when you realize that most of the people you have to take orders from didn't get to where they are through intelligence, hard work and character.

[synlatexc]

Reminded of this line from Margin Call:

"So, Mr. Sullivan, why don't you tell me what you think is going on here, and please speak as you might to a young child or a golden retriever. I didn't get here on my brains -- I can assure you of that."

[rhizome]

Hence "networking" being one of the most persistent pieces of advice under job-hunt posts.

[Gibbon1]

Three career stages are based on.

Stage 1: What you can learn.

Stage 2: What you know.

Stage 3: Who you know.