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There was a time when a referral almost always resulted in an offer. Nowadays there are so many referrals for jobs that all it may do is get your resume a second look. Remember that your referral may still have to complete with other referrals
Yes, you can reach out to HR and ask for feedback. Don’t forget, if you’re referring someone, please follow up and email the HR contact that you referred this person and then follow up to get feedback along the way.
It’s a $3-5k bonus you’re usually getting. Doing these minimal things helps both the candidate move forward, thus helps you, but also justifies the bonus earn.
The HR at my last firm for example did not follow up or do their jobs. We had to hire contract recruiters to help them. The only way I got good candidates was through referrers reaching out to our team directly or to HR. HR can’t always discern good talent since they do not understand the nature of the specific roles. So if referring, please email HR/ team in addition.
Hi, did you read my post prior to responding? I’m noting that there is a bonus associated with the referral that the business pays out if person referred is hired, so yes it’s fine and makes sense to do the outreach to HR to ensure candidate success and positive outcomes for all parties/ stakeholders involved throughout the process. Proactively. This is a tool used to assure a high level of talent by companies that is most effective when there’s involvement from the referrer as needed - but I know many hesitate. I’m saying there’s no need to.
And yes, even after - candidate may want to apply again to a different role with the same company. If the company chooses to be transparent in productive ways for reasons the person wasn’t selected, the candidate may be able to upskill or reskill as needed to ensure a better outcome next time. They don’t have to by any means, but OP is fully ok to reach out for feedback. If successful the second time = bonus. Just one takeaway from what I said as an example.
I’m also curious - why the tone? Feel free to share if any part of the message offended you.
Usually, if you refer someone and they’re rejected, you don’t get to know the specific reasons for their rejection.
Companies rarely share detailed feedback with the referrer due to privacy and internal policy.
All a referral does is help ensure your friend’s application is seen and reviewed more carefully, but it doesn’t guarantee an interview or job offer, and most companies won’t provide you with the "why" behind the decision.
I think you can ask the hiring manager if you really wanted to burn some political capital
I’d say it’s completely dependant on the relationship you have with HR/hiring manager.
They are by no means obligated to give you details about the decision. But if you phrase it as the person you referred is looking for feedback, or asking how she could be a better fit for this type of position, or if there’s any other open positions she might be a fit for, then HR may give some insight.
Sometimes they fit on paper. However, the deciding factor is usually a cultural fit. Especially, if they are going into a diff department where you might not have the same pull with those in the leadership positions. That’s the flip side of referrals.
Using justifications like lack of culture fit for rejecting qualified candidates usually indicates a need for bias training. Countless studies, and effective management practices, show that having diversity of thought and life experiences on a team is good for the business’ bottom line and leads to increased revenues.
But - having the mix shaken up too much on teams is usually pretty uncomfortable for those who don’t like to be challenged or exposed to unfamiliarity, for fear-based reasons, or lack of education or exposure to differing viewpoints or types of people. So there’s always that behavioral element for leadership to take into account when hiring. Good point.
Hi...by any chance could I also join under your referral I also badly needed a job now🥲
I don't know if you work for a small company or a large company. Maybe
Send a email to HR and offer a email, or a statement of fact of you knowing this person , highlighting her
Good points. I don't know if it will work but it can't hurt.
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No, but your friend really dodged a bullet.