Does Referral Guarantee an Interview?

Referrals can make the difference between getting an interview and having your application filtered out at the first round. Even though referrals can't guarantee the position itself, they can increase the chance for your application to be seen by the hiring manager.

Are you more likely to get a job if you are referred?

While you've no doubt heard that it's all about who you know when you're looking for a job, that's more true than ever. A recent Jobvite article shared data showing that referred applicants are 15 times more likely to be hired than applicants who apply via a job board.

Does getting a referral guarantee an interview?

While they don't guarantee you a job, they can increase the odds that your application will be seen by a recruiter or hiring manager and ultimately give you a boost in the hiring process. ... The referral can be informal — when a connection simply passes your name on to a recruiter or hiring manager as a good candidate.