[rocky1138]

This advice works best when the person you know is directly responsible for running the company but gets less and less useful the further you get from that point.

[ttrreeww]

Actually, having someone refer you internally will almost guarantee an interview. It's super useful.

[bgilroy26]

You're both right if Rocky meant a range in usefulness from 'virtual lock' to 'a really good shot'

[rocky1138]

Yep. Even the person in your pocket at the absolute bottom of the rung is still someone in your pocket.