Do you know anyone who works for us?
According to Forbes, people with a friend at work are 7x more likely to engage in their work fully. The interviewer would like to know if a friend, a former co-worker, or an industry acquaintance referred you to this position. This question is another way of asking where you heard about the role and if you have any connections from within. You can keep your answer brief and to the point.
"I do not personally know anyone who works for Expedia; however, I am connected with a couple of your employees on LinkedIn due to common group interests. I look forward to getting to know your team!"
"My former manager now works for Expedia, although in a different department. His name is James Smith. He's a great guy! I would be happy to fill out any referral paperwork if you wish."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
Yes, a friend I went worked with before works at Expedia. He referred me for this position. I would be happy to fill out any referral paperwork if you wish.
Rachelle's Feedback
Great! Be prepared to offer this persons name if there is a formal rewards program in place at Expedia. Fun fact: referred candidates are 10X more likely to be hired!
Anonymous Answer
No, I received the invitation from the recuriter.
Rachelle's Feedback
This question could be a great opportunity to express that you have researched comments from current employees (Glassdoor etc). I have provided an example below.
"Although I do not know anyone who works for Expedia, I did research some employee review sites such as Glassdoor. I found a common message on these platforms that your employees find your training to be beneficial and that management is always accessible. I look forward to learning more."
Anonymous Answer
No, I don't know anyone here.
Rachelle's Feedback
To the point! If you'd like to soften the reply, I have provided an example below.
"I do not know anyone who works for Expedia; however, I look forward to getting to know your talented teams."
Anonymous Answer
I have two friends working in Expedia, one is working in Turkey and the other one is based in Prague. I've heard only great things about the culture from my friends. For this role, I was introduced to _______ by ______ who also used to work at Expedia in the past.
Marcie's Feedback
Great answer! Knowing some people who also work for the company is a positive because then the interviewer knows that you're already familiar with the company's culture and products. If these connections also speak highly of you, it'll give you a major leg up on getting an interview.
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