Leverage Your Network
Did you know, the best way to land a new job, is through someone you know?
It's true.
It's time to leverage your network, and ask for a referral.
In fact, most companies nowadays have referral programs that incentives employees for referring friends and family. These referral bonuses can range anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to several THOUSANDS. ??
Hiring Leaders have learned that birds of a feather flock together, and chances are if you are a referral, you'll fit into the company?culture?if your referral does.
Referrals can also save the organization THOUSANDS on recruiting efforts - - so in all, it's a?WIN-WIN.
Most applicant tracking?systems tag referrals; which in turn, sends referrals to the top of their candidate lists.?Some companies even have metrics in place for their recruiting teams that require them to reach out within a certain number of days.??
What this means is that if you are tagged as a referral, your application will be reviewed by someone long before all the other applicants.?
You may be wondering - - well how do I go about asking?
Tap into your network. Start by logging into LinkedIn and reviewing your connections.?
Where do they work?? What type of positions do they hold?
Consider sending a LinkedIn message or email like this ??
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Example 1:
Hi John,
I would love to learn more about XYZ company.?From what I have researched, the company seems to align with my values - - and the Director of Marketing position that is currently posted really interests me.??Curious, do you have a referral program?
Appreciate any insight and advice,
Renee
Example 2:
Hi Tina,
I hope you are?fantastic.?I really miss working with you and i'm so sorry we fell out of touch.?I've always admired you and I know you work for an awesome company - - curious, what do you know about this job opening: xxxxx??
I just started my job search and really value your opinion - - any advice is sincerely appreciated.?
-Renee
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People LOVE helping people. People also LOVE referral bonuses ??
Leverage your network! Cheers to a productive week ??
Renee