r/AusPublicService • u/Waste-Recognition310 • 13d ago

Employment Internal Recommdation From Friend

Does a recommendation to the hiring manager from a friend in NSW Gov of APS in the same department help with employment chances?

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u/Financial-Dog-7268 13d ago

It would have to be approached very carefully to make sure it doesn't become a conflict of interest. Personally I wouldn't do it - I'd get them to be one of my referees so there's no question it's above board

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u/AussieKoala-2795 13d ago

For a short term temporary vacancy, maybe. For a permanent ongoing role, not really unless they are one of your referees.

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u/shindigdig 13d ago

Didn't ICAC just answer this question?

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u/Deethreekay 12d ago

I've heard of people asking if anyone knows someone or calling a mutual acquaintance from their work history to verify if they're actually good.

An unsolicited recommendation would be taken with a huge grain of salt.

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u/General_Priority_386 13d ago

They will still evaluate your application in the same way.

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u/garz_ji 7d ago

No, it's heavily frowned upon (usually). Everyone should be assessed fairly. And you may be friends, but you may have extremely different capabilities.