That is really strange. I didn't know anyone when I got my job and that shouldn't be the case because that means they won't always be getting the best person for the job. Just someone with connections.
Well, I am the only original worker at my store. Even the managers have left. Anyway, everyone we have hired has been not connected to anyone except for one person and he was what we wanted anyway.
Maybe your friend is just a bit hurt he didn't get the job. I'm not sure I don't know how they run their stores. But we don't run ours like that if it is the case.
You could always try though. It wouldn't hurt. =]
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