Definition

A method of recruitment whereby employers offer their employees an incentive, often a financial bonus, for every candidate they refer to the company's recruitment process who subsequently accepts a job offer.

 Advantages

• Candidates have a better understanding of the company and the recruitment process and make informed career decisions



• Employees gain recognition and referral rewards from their employers for successful referrals



• Employers recruit the best candidate for less, while at the same time increasing candidate fit

  Disadvantages

• Job hunters who want to work at a company cant get referred as they don't know anyone who works there



• Employees who don't know any suitable candidates cant refer anyone



• Employers recruit low volumes via referral and fail to maximise benefits

Definition

Applying for candidate jobs the smart way - via a Mole attached to the CareerMole network - who works at the company and can refer candidate applications via their employer's employee referral scheme.

Advantages

• Candidates meet Moles in the companies they are targeting who can support and refer their applications



• Moles can meet and refer talented, motivated candidates who can earn them referral rewards



• Employers increase the quality and relevance of their talent pipeline and unlock the potential of their referral scheme

Disadvantages

• We believe there are none! Mole Referral is a completely new approach to recruitment - we want to develop and open, unbiased and efficient referral network. We think everyone is better off for using Mole Referral.



• However, if you can see areas where we could improve please let us know and we'll improve with your help