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How to Ask for a Referral (and Get a Yes)

HireAI Career TeamPublished: Mar 07, 20266 min read

The Golden Rule of Referral Requests: Zero Friction

Never ask an employee: "Can you see if there are any jobs for me?" Make it effortless for them: 1. Provide the exact Job ID and Title link. 2. Include a 3-bullet summary they can copy-paste directly into their internal referral portal. 3. Attach your resume as a clean, properly titled PDF. 4. Mention why their company's engineering team inspires you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I reach out to HR or software engineers for referrals?

Reach out to software engineers and engineering managers on the target team. They understand your technical stack and have financial incentives for successful referrals.