A word for “a means of getting a job over reliable candidates”












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I want the word that means "a means of getting a job over reliable candidates", but I'm going to explain it here again in an example.



The example: If X and Y applied to a job, and X happened to have a relative that works in the company they applied to it, while Y knows no one in that company, but he has very high qualifications over X. However, X got the job nonetheless since he had a _____.



X could have got the job by other means like he knows the manager there, for example. Thus, it is not only relatives related.



I thought of "means" and "intermediate" but the results I got didn't confirm my thoughts.



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    I think you were looking for means, not mean, but it takes some doing to get to the relevant definitions on web-based dictionary pages. In this case intermediate is not at all synonymous. See merriam-webster, under the 'Noun' section, sub-definition 2: "means plural in form but singular or plural in construction : something useful or helpful to a desired end."

    – Hellion
    Jan 25 at 14:37













  • I have searched for their meanings on web dictionaries. I just didn't add that part in my question as their meanings were nothing like what I intend. My choice for those two words was based on a literal translation from my native language. However, you are right about "means", I should have searched more deeply.

    – Tasneem Zh
    Jan 25 at 15:54






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    Possible duplicate of How do you say "enchufado" in English?

    – thumbtackthief
    Jan 25 at 19:23






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    @thumbtackthief - friends in high places +1. But it's not a dupe.

    – Mazura
    Jan 26 at 0:10











  • @thumbtackthief - The situation I wrote about X was just an example for making things clearer. I mainly want a word that fits the definition in the first paragraph.

    – Tasneem Zh
    Jan 26 at 3:17
















5















I want the word that means "a means of getting a job over reliable candidates", but I'm going to explain it here again in an example.



The example: If X and Y applied to a job, and X happened to have a relative that works in the company they applied to it, while Y knows no one in that company, but he has very high qualifications over X. However, X got the job nonetheless since he had a _____.



X could have got the job by other means like he knows the manager there, for example. Thus, it is not only relatives related.



I thought of "means" and "intermediate" but the results I got didn't confirm my thoughts.



Means



Intermediate










share|improve this question




















  • 1





    I think you were looking for means, not mean, but it takes some doing to get to the relevant definitions on web-based dictionary pages. In this case intermediate is not at all synonymous. See merriam-webster, under the 'Noun' section, sub-definition 2: "means plural in form but singular or plural in construction : something useful or helpful to a desired end."

    – Hellion
    Jan 25 at 14:37













  • I have searched for their meanings on web dictionaries. I just didn't add that part in my question as their meanings were nothing like what I intend. My choice for those two words was based on a literal translation from my native language. However, you are right about "means", I should have searched more deeply.

    – Tasneem Zh
    Jan 25 at 15:54






  • 5





    Possible duplicate of How do you say "enchufado" in English?

    – thumbtackthief
    Jan 25 at 19:23






  • 1





    @thumbtackthief - friends in high places +1. But it's not a dupe.

    – Mazura
    Jan 26 at 0:10











  • @thumbtackthief - The situation I wrote about X was just an example for making things clearer. I mainly want a word that fits the definition in the first paragraph.

    – Tasneem Zh
    Jan 26 at 3:17














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I want the word that means "a means of getting a job over reliable candidates", but I'm going to explain it here again in an example.



The example: If X and Y applied to a job, and X happened to have a relative that works in the company they applied to it, while Y knows no one in that company, but he has very high qualifications over X. However, X got the job nonetheless since he had a _____.



X could have got the job by other means like he knows the manager there, for example. Thus, it is not only relatives related.



I thought of "means" and "intermediate" but the results I got didn't confirm my thoughts.



Means



Intermediate










share|improve this question
















I want the word that means "a means of getting a job over reliable candidates", but I'm going to explain it here again in an example.



The example: If X and Y applied to a job, and X happened to have a relative that works in the company they applied to it, while Y knows no one in that company, but he has very high qualifications over X. However, X got the job nonetheless since he had a _____.



X could have got the job by other means like he knows the manager there, for example. Thus, it is not only relatives related.



I thought of "means" and "intermediate" but the results I got didn't confirm my thoughts.



Means



Intermediate







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  • 1





    I think you were looking for means, not mean, but it takes some doing to get to the relevant definitions on web-based dictionary pages. In this case intermediate is not at all synonymous. See merriam-webster, under the 'Noun' section, sub-definition 2: "means plural in form but singular or plural in construction : something useful or helpful to a desired end."

    – Hellion
    Jan 25 at 14:37













  • I have searched for their meanings on web dictionaries. I just didn't add that part in my question as their meanings were nothing like what I intend. My choice for those two words was based on a literal translation from my native language. However, you are right about "means", I should have searched more deeply.

    – Tasneem Zh
    Jan 25 at 15:54






  • 5





    Possible duplicate of How do you say "enchufado" in English?

    – thumbtackthief
    Jan 25 at 19:23






  • 1





    @thumbtackthief - friends in high places +1. But it's not a dupe.

    – Mazura
    Jan 26 at 0:10











  • @thumbtackthief - The situation I wrote about X was just an example for making things clearer. I mainly want a word that fits the definition in the first paragraph.

    – Tasneem Zh
    Jan 26 at 3:17














  • 1





    I think you were looking for means, not mean, but it takes some doing to get to the relevant definitions on web-based dictionary pages. In this case intermediate is not at all synonymous. See merriam-webster, under the 'Noun' section, sub-definition 2: "means plural in form but singular or plural in construction : something useful or helpful to a desired end."

    – Hellion
    Jan 25 at 14:37













  • I have searched for their meanings on web dictionaries. I just didn't add that part in my question as their meanings were nothing like what I intend. My choice for those two words was based on a literal translation from my native language. However, you are right about "means", I should have searched more deeply.

    – Tasneem Zh
    Jan 25 at 15:54






  • 5





    Possible duplicate of How do you say "enchufado" in English?

    – thumbtackthief
    Jan 25 at 19:23






  • 1





    @thumbtackthief - friends in high places +1. But it's not a dupe.

    – Mazura
    Jan 26 at 0:10











  • @thumbtackthief - The situation I wrote about X was just an example for making things clearer. I mainly want a word that fits the definition in the first paragraph.

    – Tasneem Zh
    Jan 26 at 3:17








1




1





I think you were looking for means, not mean, but it takes some doing to get to the relevant definitions on web-based dictionary pages. In this case intermediate is not at all synonymous. See merriam-webster, under the 'Noun' section, sub-definition 2: "means plural in form but singular or plural in construction : something useful or helpful to a desired end."

– Hellion
Jan 25 at 14:37







I think you were looking for means, not mean, but it takes some doing to get to the relevant definitions on web-based dictionary pages. In this case intermediate is not at all synonymous. See merriam-webster, under the 'Noun' section, sub-definition 2: "means plural in form but singular or plural in construction : something useful or helpful to a desired end."

– Hellion
Jan 25 at 14:37















I have searched for their meanings on web dictionaries. I just didn't add that part in my question as their meanings were nothing like what I intend. My choice for those two words was based on a literal translation from my native language. However, you are right about "means", I should have searched more deeply.

– Tasneem Zh
Jan 25 at 15:54





I have searched for their meanings on web dictionaries. I just didn't add that part in my question as their meanings were nothing like what I intend. My choice for those two words was based on a literal translation from my native language. However, you are right about "means", I should have searched more deeply.

– Tasneem Zh
Jan 25 at 15:54




5




5





Possible duplicate of How do you say "enchufado" in English?

– thumbtackthief
Jan 25 at 19:23





Possible duplicate of How do you say "enchufado" in English?

– thumbtackthief
Jan 25 at 19:23




1




1





@thumbtackthief - friends in high places +1. But it's not a dupe.

– Mazura
Jan 26 at 0:10





@thumbtackthief - friends in high places +1. But it's not a dupe.

– Mazura
Jan 26 at 0:10













@thumbtackthief - The situation I wrote about X was just an example for making things clearer. I mainly want a word that fits the definition in the first paragraph.

– Tasneem Zh
Jan 26 at 3:17





@thumbtackthief - The situation I wrote about X was just an example for making things clearer. I mainly want a word that fits the definition in the first paragraph.

– Tasneem Zh
Jan 26 at 3:17










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You could say that X had an in:




in noun

2: influence, pull
• enjoyed some sort of in with the commandant
Henriette Roosenburg
definition from m-w.com







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  • This is definitely the best current answer that encompasses means other than "I know someone at the company", such as bribing the interviewer.

    – Kamil Drakari
    Jan 25 at 17:44



















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According to The Free Dictionary, definition #6, you can use the word connection:





  1. A person, especially one of influence or importance, with whom one is associated, as by kinship or common interests: used her connections to land a job.




Consequently,




X used their connections to land the job.







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    Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".

    – K.A
    Jan 26 at 0:25



















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X got the job due to nepotism.




"Nepotism" indicates favoritism due to a familial relationship. If some other relationship is involved




X got the job due to favoritism.







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    One possibility is "the inside track."




    inside track noun



    an advantageous competitive position



    Example: "The owner's son has the inside track for the job."




    From Merriam-Webster.com



    The advantage of having the inside track doesn't necessarily need to be a connection or relationship to a particular person. It could also be better qualifications, familiarity with an institution or system, or something else that puts a person in a better position than someone they're competing with. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the meaning comes from horse racing, where the horse on the inside part of a curved track has to travel a shorter distance on each lap than the horses further away from the center.






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      It's not a single word, but "friend at court" suggests that the relative at the company, while not a decision maker themselves, promoted them over the more qualified candidate.






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        X got the job nonetheless since he had a leg up on Y.




        Or,




        X got the job nonetheless since he had the favor of the employers (political influence)




        Also,




        X got the job nonetheless due to politics




        (Politics is here used in opposition to merits).






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          You could say that X had an in:




          in noun

          2: influence, pull
          • enjoyed some sort of in with the commandant
          Henriette Roosenburg
          definition from m-w.com







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          • This is definitely the best current answer that encompasses means other than "I know someone at the company", such as bribing the interviewer.

            – Kamil Drakari
            Jan 25 at 17:44
















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          You could say that X had an in:




          in noun

          2: influence, pull
          • enjoyed some sort of in with the commandant
          Henriette Roosenburg
          definition from m-w.com







          share|improve this answer
























          • This is definitely the best current answer that encompasses means other than "I know someone at the company", such as bribing the interviewer.

            – Kamil Drakari
            Jan 25 at 17:44














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          You could say that X had an in:




          in noun

          2: influence, pull
          • enjoyed some sort of in with the commandant
          Henriette Roosenburg
          definition from m-w.com







          share|improve this answer













          You could say that X had an in:




          in noun

          2: influence, pull
          • enjoyed some sort of in with the commandant
          Henriette Roosenburg
          definition from m-w.com








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          • This is definitely the best current answer that encompasses means other than "I know someone at the company", such as bribing the interviewer.

            – Kamil Drakari
            Jan 25 at 17:44



















          • This is definitely the best current answer that encompasses means other than "I know someone at the company", such as bribing the interviewer.

            – Kamil Drakari
            Jan 25 at 17:44

















          This is definitely the best current answer that encompasses means other than "I know someone at the company", such as bribing the interviewer.

          – Kamil Drakari
          Jan 25 at 17:44





          This is definitely the best current answer that encompasses means other than "I know someone at the company", such as bribing the interviewer.

          – Kamil Drakari
          Jan 25 at 17:44













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          According to The Free Dictionary, definition #6, you can use the word connection:





          1. A person, especially one of influence or importance, with whom one is associated, as by kinship or common interests: used her connections to land a job.




          Consequently,




          X used their connections to land the job.







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            Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".

            – K.A
            Jan 26 at 0:25
















          18














          According to The Free Dictionary, definition #6, you can use the word connection:





          1. A person, especially one of influence or importance, with whom one is associated, as by kinship or common interests: used her connections to land a job.




          Consequently,




          X used their connections to land the job.







          share|improve this answer





















          • 1





            Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".

            – K.A
            Jan 26 at 0:25














          18












          18








          18







          According to The Free Dictionary, definition #6, you can use the word connection:





          1. A person, especially one of influence or importance, with whom one is associated, as by kinship or common interests: used her connections to land a job.




          Consequently,




          X used their connections to land the job.







          share|improve this answer















          According to The Free Dictionary, definition #6, you can use the word connection:





          1. A person, especially one of influence or importance, with whom one is associated, as by kinship or common interests: used her connections to land a job.




          Consequently,




          X used their connections to land the job.








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          • 1





            Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".

            – K.A
            Jan 26 at 0:25














          • 1





            Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".

            – K.A
            Jan 26 at 0:25








          1




          1





          Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".

          – K.A
          Jan 26 at 0:25





          Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".

          – K.A
          Jan 26 at 0:25











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          X got the job due to nepotism.




          "Nepotism" indicates favoritism due to a familial relationship. If some other relationship is involved




          X got the job due to favoritism.







          share|improve this answer






























            17















            X got the job due to nepotism.




            "Nepotism" indicates favoritism due to a familial relationship. If some other relationship is involved




            X got the job due to favoritism.







            share|improve this answer




























              17












              17








              17








              X got the job due to nepotism.




              "Nepotism" indicates favoritism due to a familial relationship. If some other relationship is involved




              X got the job due to favoritism.







              share|improve this answer
















              X got the job due to nepotism.




              "Nepotism" indicates favoritism due to a familial relationship. If some other relationship is involved




              X got the job due to favoritism.








              share|improve this answer














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              answered Jan 25 at 13:46









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                  One possibility is "the inside track."




                  inside track noun



                  an advantageous competitive position



                  Example: "The owner's son has the inside track for the job."




                  From Merriam-Webster.com



                  The advantage of having the inside track doesn't necessarily need to be a connection or relationship to a particular person. It could also be better qualifications, familiarity with an institution or system, or something else that puts a person in a better position than someone they're competing with. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the meaning comes from horse racing, where the horse on the inside part of a curved track has to travel a shorter distance on each lap than the horses further away from the center.






                  share|improve this answer




























                    3














                    One possibility is "the inside track."




                    inside track noun



                    an advantageous competitive position



                    Example: "The owner's son has the inside track for the job."




                    From Merriam-Webster.com



                    The advantage of having the inside track doesn't necessarily need to be a connection or relationship to a particular person. It could also be better qualifications, familiarity with an institution or system, or something else that puts a person in a better position than someone they're competing with. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the meaning comes from horse racing, where the horse on the inside part of a curved track has to travel a shorter distance on each lap than the horses further away from the center.






                    share|improve this answer


























                      3












                      3








                      3







                      One possibility is "the inside track."




                      inside track noun



                      an advantageous competitive position



                      Example: "The owner's son has the inside track for the job."




                      From Merriam-Webster.com



                      The advantage of having the inside track doesn't necessarily need to be a connection or relationship to a particular person. It could also be better qualifications, familiarity with an institution or system, or something else that puts a person in a better position than someone they're competing with. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the meaning comes from horse racing, where the horse on the inside part of a curved track has to travel a shorter distance on each lap than the horses further away from the center.






                      share|improve this answer













                      One possibility is "the inside track."




                      inside track noun



                      an advantageous competitive position



                      Example: "The owner's son has the inside track for the job."




                      From Merriam-Webster.com



                      The advantage of having the inside track doesn't necessarily need to be a connection or relationship to a particular person. It could also be better qualifications, familiarity with an institution or system, or something else that puts a person in a better position than someone they're competing with. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the meaning comes from horse racing, where the horse on the inside part of a curved track has to travel a shorter distance on each lap than the horses further away from the center.







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                          It's not a single word, but "friend at court" suggests that the relative at the company, while not a decision maker themselves, promoted them over the more qualified candidate.






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                            It's not a single word, but "friend at court" suggests that the relative at the company, while not a decision maker themselves, promoted them over the more qualified candidate.






                            share|improve this answer


























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                              It's not a single word, but "friend at court" suggests that the relative at the company, while not a decision maker themselves, promoted them over the more qualified candidate.






                              share|improve this answer













                              It's not a single word, but "friend at court" suggests that the relative at the company, while not a decision maker themselves, promoted them over the more qualified candidate.







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                                  X got the job nonetheless since he had a leg up on Y.




                                  Or,




                                  X got the job nonetheless since he had the favor of the employers (political influence)




                                  Also,




                                  X got the job nonetheless due to politics




                                  (Politics is here used in opposition to merits).






                                  share|improve this answer




























                                    1















                                    X got the job nonetheless since he had a leg up on Y.




                                    Or,




                                    X got the job nonetheless since he had the favor of the employers (political influence)




                                    Also,




                                    X got the job nonetheless due to politics




                                    (Politics is here used in opposition to merits).






                                    share|improve this answer


























                                      1












                                      1








                                      1








                                      X got the job nonetheless since he had a leg up on Y.




                                      Or,




                                      X got the job nonetheless since he had the favor of the employers (political influence)




                                      Also,




                                      X got the job nonetheless due to politics




                                      (Politics is here used in opposition to merits).






                                      share|improve this answer














                                      X got the job nonetheless since he had a leg up on Y.




                                      Or,




                                      X got the job nonetheless since he had the favor of the employers (political influence)




                                      Also,




                                      X got the job nonetheless due to politics




                                      (Politics is here used in opposition to merits).







                                      share|improve this answer












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