Getting a Job: A Study of Contacts and Careers - Mark Granovetter - Google Books

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This classic study of how 282 men in the United States found their jobs not only proves "it's not what you know but who you know," but also demonstrates how social activity influences labor markets. Examining the link between job contacts and social…