http://www.itworld.com/employment-referrals xx http://www.itworld.com/career/69993/employment-referrals-right-way When competition for IT opportunities is intense, the value of every possible edge is magnified. A recommendation from someone within a potential employer can make the difference between landing an interview and continuing frustration. In many cases, job seekers are calling on the outermost reaches of their networks -- and sometimes beyond -- to find a way in. As a result, some IT professionals are fielding so many requests that they are suffering from "referral fatigue" and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of people who have asked for their assistance. http://www.itworld.com/career/69993/employment-referrals-right-way#comments Business Career Tip employment referrals Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:14:19 -0400 ITworld staff 69993 at http://www.itworld.com