Referrals are key to your Recruiting.
June 11, 2010
Referrals are key to your Recruiting.
There is empirical evidence to support that job candidates who are referred internally become more reliable employees in the future. One risk is in filling your team with “clones, ” so it is important to seek diversity in the candidates who are referred. But in the end, referred candidates have a stronger sense of accountability, higher work ethic and less “ramp-up” time.
Here is some sample language you might use to request referrals from your team:
Team,
As you may know, we are recruiting for a new [insert job title] to join our team. Referred candidates often come with a stronger sense of accountability, higher work ethic and less “ramp-up” time. Your true reward is in gaining a teammate you can trust and enjoy working with. There may also be a referral bonus!
Diversity of thought and style can also help our team grow and strengthen, so think of individuals in your network who would bring both strong qualifications for the role, and new ideas and perspectives. Please ask your referral to apply directly to the online posting, by sending them the following link: [insert link to your requisition here]
Thank you!
[Insert Your Email Signature]
