About the role
In this blog post we will look at how you can refer a friend for a job at your company through email, along with some best practices and two samples templates that you can modify and copy/paste for your own referral emails.
Things to Note
Be thorough about the job: Even before you open your email account, spend time reading the job description and understand the requirements to see if your friend would be a good fit. There is no point in referring him if he has very little chance in clearing the interview, let alone performing well in the job.
Stay honest: One thing you don't want to do in your job referral email to the HR or the hiring manager is lie. Lying not only ruins your friend's chances to building a career in your organisation, it also poses a grave threat to your reputation. Organizations don't expect a perfect referral, but they will usually reject a dishonest one.
Keep your friend in the loop: To ensure that the process is smooth and communication is effective, keep your friend in the loop through the entire process. Also, do not forget to intimate him and more importantly take his consent before making the job referral.
Keep your language professional: Your friend's chances of getting a call would largely depend not only on his resume but how you communicate his fit for the job profile in your email. Ensure that you don't use slangs, and maintain a professional tone without sounding too robotic or trying to hard sell.
Emphasize relevant qualities: When your friend has the qualities that would make him a good fit for the role, the least you can do is focus on them in your communication to the HR or the hiring manager. This would make it easy for them to see the value in interviewing your friend or at least giving him a call.
