If you’ve had your eye on a specific role or have always wanted to work for a particular company, referrals are one of the best ways to get your foot in the door. In fact, the #1 way that job seekers have reported first discovering a job, was through someone they knew. Not that surprising as nearly 50% of recruiters say referrals are the leading source of quality hires. And once you've asked for one and applied for the job, you're 4X more likely to hear back from a recruiter at that company. Long story short - it's important to know who in your network can help you find your next role - and how to reach out.
Today, we’re introducing Ask for a Referral to help make this process even easier.
With Ask for a Referral you can:
See jobs where you already know someone through the “In Your Network” search filter on LinkedIn Jobs.
Easily request a referral by clicking the “Ask For A Referral” button on jobs where you know people.
Know what to say with suggestions on how to craft your message and put your best foot forward.