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Become a Referrer: Benefits of Referring Candidates at Your Company

Referring a good candidate helps them, your team and you. Here is how it works and how to do it responsibly.

Doogler Editorial TeamUpdated 5 min read
In this article
  1. Why employees become referrers
  2. How referring works on Doogler
  3. Referring responsibly
  4. What candidates should send you

Every week, colleagues and friends ask employees for referrals. Doing it informally can be time consuming. A structured platform helps you reach qualified candidates, share roles and refer people who fit, without your inbox filling up.

Why employees become referrers

  • Referral bonuses: Many companies pay a bonus when a referred candidate joins and completes a probation period. Check your own company's policy.
  • Better teammates: You know your team's needs, so you can recommend people who will fit.
  • Professional network: Helping others builds goodwill and visibility.
  • Faster hiring: Open roles on your team get filled sooner.

How referring works on Doogler

  1. Sign up as a referrer and verify your work email.
  2. Post roles from your company that accept referrals.
  3. Review candidates who request a referral and check their profile and resume.
  4. Refer suitable people through your company's internal process.

Referring responsibly

  • Refer only people you believe can do the job.
  • Follow your employer's referral policy, including any conflict-of-interest rules.
  • Never accept money from candidates. Legitimate bonuses are paid by the employer.
  • Be transparent: tell candidates the process and expected timeline.

What candidates should send you

Good candidates share a short note, the specific job ID and a clean resume. You can point them to our guide on how to ask for a referral so requests arrive in a useful format.

Make an impact with one referral

Join Doogler as a verified referrer and connect with qualified candidates.

Become a referrer

Frequently asked questions

Do I get paid for referring candidates?

Referral bonuses are set by your employer, not Doogler. Check your company's referral policy for eligibility, amounts and conditions.

Is Doogler free for referrers?

Creating a referrer account is free. Refer only candidates you believe are a good fit, and never charge or accept fees from candidates.

What if a referred candidate is not selected?

That is normal. A referral gives the candidate a stronger chance of being reviewed, but the hiring team decides. Your reputation depends on referring well-matched candidates.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ page.

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