Referrals: the hidden superpower of job hunting

And I have the data to prove it.

After analyzing job search data from 3 Product Management candidates in H2 2024, the results were crystal clear:

Work products and referrals absolutely dominated interview conversion rates.

Here’s the breakdown of what actually gets you interviews:

→ Work Product: 30% conversion
→ Referrals: 25% conversion
→ Cover Letter: 11% conversion
→ Customized Resume: 10% conversion
→ Cold Resume: 5% conversion

The data speaks volumes about where you should focus your energy.

Stop spending countless hours tweaking your resume.
Start building meaningful connections and showcasing real work.

Next steps: Identify target companies → Map your network → Activate those referral paths

Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ek-v2gKX

P.S. Repost to help other job seekers.