Why would an employee risk their reputation by participating in such a scheme?
Nearly every person he endorsed was a complete stranger.
It is easy to understand how this trend caught on.
The power of a referral cannot be overstated.
Internal applicants, though rare, enjoy the best odds at 1 in 5.
Several platforms have emerged to facilitate these anonymous referrals.
Verified employees can then offer to provide referrals, typically through direct messages.
Glassdoor’s referrals forum operates similarly, catering to finance and consulting roles in addition to tech.
For those willing to pay, platforms like Refer Me and Refermarket offer more structured services.
ReferralHub takes a different approach, allowing insiders to set their own prices.
Goldman Sachs explicitly stated that such unapproved referral activity violates their code of conduct.
Human resources professionals are taking notice.
