Executive Recommendation

Just curious what anyone's experience has been like with getting a personal recommendation from an executive in IBD. I had a meeting recently with one who offered to get me an interview and give a recommendation but I'm not sure how much weight this will carry after the first interview.

Any experience/stories about this would be appreciated. To give a little more information the meeting was set up through a connection of mine and I am qualified for the position although it will be extremely competitive.

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