It is a common phenomenon to use family relationships or acquaintances to get help in the job search process, especially in many companies, employee referrals are regarded as an effective recruitment channel. However, whether it is "appropriate" can be considered from the following aspects: 1. **Company policy and culture**: - **Company recruitment policy**: Some companies encourage employees to recommend suitable candidates and even have a recommendation reward mechanism. If your aunt's company has such a policy, then her recommendation may be allowed and welcomed. - **Company culture**: Some companies focus on fair competition and emphasize the ability and adaptability of candidates. If you rely too much on relationships and ignore ability, it may cause internal dissatisfaction or doubt. 2. **Personal ability and adaptability**: - **Demonstrate strength**: Even if there is an internal recommendation, you need to prove your ability and suitability through interviews and assessments. Otherwise, you may find it difficult to be competent at work, which will affect your career development. - **Career development considerations**: After entering the company through relationships, make sure you have a deep understanding of the position and the company, and have the intention and plan for long-term development. 3. **Potential negative impact**: - **Relationships with colleagues**: If colleagues think you got the position through connections, they may question your ability and affect teamwork and interpersonal relationships in the workplace. - **Professional reputation**: Long-term reliance on relationships and neglecting the development of personal abilities may have an adverse impact on your professional reputation. 4. **Morals and ethics**: - **Fair competition**: Ensure that while leveraging relationships, you do not undermine the fair competition opportunities of other candidates. - **Transparency**: If you decide to go through your aunt's recommendation, it is recommended to be transparent during the interview and onboarding process, demonstrate your own abilities and value, and gain recognition from colleagues and superiors. **Summary**: It is not wrong to get an interview opportunity through family relationships, but the key lies in whether you have the ability to do the job and how to build your reputation and status within the company. It is recommended that while leveraging relationships, you focus on improving your own abilities and ensure that you can perform well at work so as to gain recognition and respect from colleagues and superiors.