> a specific small favor And risk their reputation if you aren't that good. There is a gradation from people who will tell everyone they know that the most hi

> a specific small favor And risk their reputation if you aren't that good. There is a gradation from people who will tell everyone they know that the most hire you if they can, to people who will finally cough up a name with the request that you not mention their own name. Depending on their opinion of you.