Professional networking
Choose how you know the person – batchmate, ex-colleague, a LinkedIn connection you have never met, a mutual contact or someone you follow – and add the company, role and job link. You get a short version for WhatsApp or DM, a longer LinkedIn or email version, and a checklist of what to send once they agree.
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At most companies, an employee refers you through an internal portal by submitting your resume against a specific job ID, sometimes with a short note on why you would fit. Your profile then reaches a recruiter with the referrer's name attached. Many companies run referral bonus programmes, so a good referral is not a one-sided favour.
A referral gets your resume looked at; it does not skip interviews or guarantee an offer. The person referring you is also putting a little of their reputation on the line, which is why the way you ask matters.
With a batchmate or ex-colleague, you can be direct: say which role you want, why you think you fit, and offer to share your CV first. With an ex-colleague, mention the work you did together so they can vouch for something specific.
With someone you have never met, ask for a little less. Show you have done your homework, mention a shared connection or something of theirs you genuinely followed, and make the request easy to decline. Asking whether they think your profile fits, before asking them to refer you, often lands better.
Once they agree, send everything in one message so they do not have to chase you:
Some referral portals take time, so give them a few days before a gentle check-in. Once they submit, thank them. When you hear back – shortlist, rejection or offer – tell them. Closing the loop is what makes people happy to help you again.
If the referral does not lead to an interview, do not take it out on your contact. Thank them anyway, ask if they noticed anything you could improve in your profile, and stay in touch. People who refer you once are often the first to tell you about the next opening on their team.
Connect with a short note first, then send a message that mentions the specific role and job link, one relevant achievement and why you chose to reach out to them. Offer to share your CV so they can judge the fit, and make it clear they can say no. Avoid asking strangers to vouch for things they cannot verify.
Yes, for friends, batchmates and ex-colleagues WhatsApp is perfectly normal. Keep the first message short: the company, the role, why you think you fit and an offer to send your CV. The generator's short version is written for exactly this, in under 100 words. Send the full details only after they agree.
Once they agree: your latest resume as a PDF, the exact job link or job ID, and a three-line summary of why you fit that they can paste into the internal form. Mention your notice period if relevant. Sending all of this in one message saves them time and reduces the chance of mistakes.
About three working days after they agree is reasonable for a light check-in, such as asking whether they were able to submit it and saying there is no rush. If they have not replied to your first request at all, one gentle reminder after a week is enough. Do not keep pushing.
Ask your contact first. At many companies, the referral needs to be submitted before you apply directly, otherwise it may not be linked to your application. Your contact will know how their company's referral process works, whether you will receive an application link by email, and whether they need anything else from you.
No. A referral usually means a recruiter reviews your profile with more attention, but you still go through the same screening and interviews as everyone else. Prepare as seriously as you would for any application, make sure your resume matches the role, and keep your referrer updated on the result either way.
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