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How to Recommend or Refer a Friend to your Boss
One of the best ways to help a friend land a job is by
recommending him/ her to your boss. Putting in a good word for your
friend at your company can increase the chances of him getting that
job. However, job referrals are tricky businesses, it can severely
affect your friendship and your work environment as well. Here are
20 tips to keep in mind when you recommend your friend to your
boss:
1. Is your friend qualified enough?
Make sure your friend is qualified for the job positions your are
recommending him for. It is best for you to glance through his
resume before handing it in. Point out the fault if found in the
resume to your friend and have him correct them.
2. Is your friend interested in the job opening?
There is no point in sending his resume to your HR only to find out
later that he was not very enthusiastic about taking up the job in
the first place. Ensure that he is interested in the job and that
he is looking forward to applying.
3. Is your friends work history compatible with the job
position?
Make sure your friend has an idea of what job position he is
applying. It is best if he has any experience in the relevant field
and even better if he has worked in the same job position
before.
4. Why did he leave his last job?
If he was let go due to his amoral activities in the office such as
sexual harassment, poor work ethics etc, you might want to refrain
from recommending him. If he left the job on his own accord, then
he must have a valid reason for doing so. It works in his favor if
he can get a few references from his previous boss if he left the
job on good terms; this will surely score him brownie points.
5. Will your friend be comfortable working in your company?
This is very important. The employers expect their staff members to
retain their position for a significant period. If your friend is
not comfortable working in the company, he might leave it sooner
than expected. Make sure your co-workers and the office environment
suits his work style.
6. Will you be comfortable working around your friend?
Make sure that your fiend does not have an uncanny knack for
calling out on your or pulling your leg when he is around. Your
work place is supposed to be where you can work in peace, and your
friend might just be a distraction and might create problem for you
and himself.
7. Will he be an asset to the company?
Your friend must be able to work for the benefit of the company,
this is what an employer looks for from every employee and your
friend is no exception. His work ethics should comply with those of
your co-workers and he must be interested in his job.
8. Does the company benefit your friend?
This includes the company benefits such as salary and other
benefits, and if the company will foster his professional growth.
Learn about your friends goals for the future, and assess if this
new job will help him achieve that.
9. Your relationship with your friend:
This again plays an important part, depending on if your friend is
a mere acquaintance, if he / she is a close friend, or if you two
are linked romantically. Different relationship status can have
different impact on both of you working in the same environment,
which can be either a boon or a bane for the company and you.
10. How well do you know your friend?
You might know your friend very well socially, but you have to know
him professionally as well if you plan to recommend him for a job.
Ask him as many questions as you need to, it will help you gauge
his professional abilities and will only help you pitch him better
to your boss.
11. How will this affect your job reputation and your relationship
with your friend?
Recommending your friend will also affect your reputation at your
job. If your friend does not match up to the expectations of your
boss, your boss might be skeptical of your recommendations in
future, and it may irk your boss. On the other hand, if your friend
fits into his job role perfectly, you might get yourself into the
good books of your boss.
12. Consider your reputation in the company:
If your reputation in the company is spotty, you might want to work
on yourself first before your recommend your friend for a job.
Recommending your friend despite your shady reputation might hamper
his chances of getting a job.
13. How have you projected your work experience ?
You might have exaggerated a bit about your work experience (do not
worry, everyone does that) to your friend. Take some time to
explain to him how your company works, and what they expect out of
the employees. This will help remove any unrealistic expectations
your friend might have about the job.
14. Does your company have an opening?
Make sure that your company is hiring before you proceed to refer
your friend. Your referral might mean nothing if the company does
not have any vacant positions (especially ones your friend is
qualified for).
15. Keep it brief:
Forward your friends resume with a brief note of recommendation to
your HR. Keep it simple, and to the point as to why you think, your
friend is suitable for the job position.
16. Do not meddle with the hiring process!
Your work ends at recommending your friend to the available job.
You do not have to pester the HR or the boss to consider your
friend, or to give him any special attention. Over doing this can
actually turn the recruiters away from your friends profile.
17. Always use a professional tone when recommending:
Keep pet names to your private conversations. Always use his/ her
full name and project him as professional rather than as a friend
when recommending a friend.
18. Only divulge relevant information about your friend:
Refrain from giving out irrelevant information/ personal stories
involving your friend. Your friend might be a fun person to hang
out with, but remember that you are recommending your friend for a
job and talk accordingly.
19. Be honest!
It is better to tell the recruiters about everything you know about
his previous work and other details honestly. Twisting the truth
for his benefit can bring you a bad name in the company, and might
hamper the companys growth.
20. What if your friend doesnt get the job?
Sometimes you might find that your recommendations may not work, or
that your friend is not suited for the job opening in your company.
In which case you will be better off being honest and telling your
friend about it.