Why Companies Love Referrals
Did you know that 97% of our clients are referrals?
Here's the best thing about this:
It's the highest complement!
I've said it before & I'll say it again…You are awesome! And that means the people you know are likely awesome too! Working with these incredible folks is a tremendous honor.
So here's the thing, companies love referrals for the same reasons!*
Referrals are 4x more likely to get hired
Referrals save companies ~$7,500 per hire
Referrals make companies 25% more money
Here are a few dos & don'ts for becoming a referral when you're on the job hunt:
Do network before you need something. Start building your community now.
Don't just try to network with recruiters. You'll have better luck & bigger impact connecting with the people who work in the departments you're targeting.
Do ask folks if you can put them down as a referral if you're applying to their company. They often get a cash incentive $$$
Don't talk their ear off. Be interested, not just interesting. Try to spend 85% of your time listening when you meet someone or hold an informational interview.
Don't be shy, share this blog with someone who could use a nudge to put themselves out there in the job search.
*Statistics from LinkedIn & FirstBird
