James and Shannon both graduated from college with a high GPA and a good résumé in the field of accounting.A year after graduation,James was working as a waiter,and Shannon was working at an accounting firm that was headed by her father's best friend.Shannon most likely got this job because:

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The passage states that Shannon's accounting firm was headed by her father's best friend, suggesting that her father's social networks played a role in her getting the job. It is not stated that Shannon had a better résumé or that her appearance played a role in her hiring. The passage also does not mention James' motivation or job search efforts. While it is possible that Shannon's go-getter attitude contributed to her success, this is not explicitly stated in the passage.

James and Shannon Both Graduated from College with a High