A word for “a means of getting a job over reliable candidates”
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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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
word-request
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
word-request
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
word-request
word-request
edited Jan 26 at 3:13
Tasneem Zh
asked Jan 25 at 13:43
Tasneem ZhTasneem Zh
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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
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
add a comment |
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
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:
- 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.
1
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
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
add a comment |
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
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
add a comment |
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
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
answered Jan 25 at 14:29
HellionHellion
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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
add a comment |
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
add a comment |
According to The Free Dictionary, definition #6, you can use the word connection:
- 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.
1
Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".
– K.A
Jan 26 at 0:25
add a comment |
According to The Free Dictionary, definition #6, you can use the word connection:
- 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.
1
Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".
– K.A
Jan 26 at 0:25
add a comment |
According to The Free Dictionary, definition #6, you can use the word connection:
- 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.
According to The Free Dictionary, definition #6, you can use the word connection:
- 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.
edited Jan 25 at 16:03
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answered Jan 25 at 14:38
Lucian SavaLucian Sava
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Sometimes satirically termed "Vitamin C".
– K.A
Jan 26 at 0:25
add a comment |
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
add a comment |
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.
add a comment |
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.
add a comment |
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.
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.
edited Jan 25 at 13:51
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.
add a comment |
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.
add a comment |
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.
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.
answered Jan 25 at 21:18
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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.
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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.
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.
answered Jan 26 at 0:27
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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).
add a comment |
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).
add a comment |
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).
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).
answered Jan 27 at 21:01
user45266user45266
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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
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