{"id":7842,"date":"2021-06-22T17:22:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T00:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=7842"},"modified":"2021-09-01T01:41:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T08:41:21","slug":"how-to-get-more-professional-and-personal-referrals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-get-more-professional-and-personal-referrals\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get More Professional and Personal Referrals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Networking is the key to developing your career and getting professional and personal referrals. Moving up the career ladder is all about making connections with other people in your industry, on both a personal and professional level. Candidates are often hired for positions \u2013 before they\u2019re advertised \u2013 on the recommendation of someone within the company. Candidates referred to a company are more likely to stay on board long-term and be confident about their role.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ed02957c871\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ed02957c871\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-get-more-professional-and-personal-referrals\/#Develop_your_presence_on_social_media\" title=\"Develop your presence on social media\">Develop your presence on social media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-get-more-professional-and-personal-referrals\/#Tell_your_clients_and_colleagues_that_you_want_referrals\" title=\"Tell your clients and colleagues that you want referrals!\">Tell your clients and colleagues that you want referrals!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-get-more-professional-and-personal-referrals\/#Attend_conferences_and_make_connections\" title=\"Attend conferences and make connections\">Attend conferences and make connections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-get-more-professional-and-personal-referrals\/#Speak_to_people_in_your_organization\" title=\"Speak to people in your organization\">Speak to people in your organization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-get-more-professional-and-personal-referrals\/#Know_when_to_look_for_referrals\" title=\"Know when to look for referrals\">Know when to look for referrals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/how-to-get-more-professional-and-personal-referrals\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Referrals are a two-way street. They\u2019re beneficial for both potential candidates and businesses on the hunt for new employees. We\u2019re sharing five actionable ways that you can get more professional and personal referrals to help develop your career or organization.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Develop_your_presence_on_social_media\"><\/span>Develop your presence on social media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In the 21st century, your online presence is as important as your CV. Employers are always checking on LinkedIn and Twitter to make connections with potential candidates. Working on your online presence can help you network with others across your industry. Thanks to LinkedIn and Twitter, everyone is only a DM or tweet away. More young professionals than ever are choosing to create a dedicated professional account to act as an online portfolio for their work.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_your_clients_and_colleagues_that_you_want_referrals\"><\/span>Tell your clients and colleagues that you want referrals!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Even in the digital age, nothing can beat the power of word of mouth.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/forbes\/welcome\/?toURL=https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/pauljankowski\/2013\/02\/27\/quick-what-are-they-saying-about-your-brand\/&amp;refURL=&amp;referrer=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marketshare research<\/a>\u00a0has shown that word of mouth can boost the effectiveness of your marketing by 54%. People are more likely to trust and value the opinion of someone they know or work with.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a new job or clients, you want to let your existing network know that you\u2019re looking for opportunities. Even if they don\u2019t think something is coming up in their own network, your name will be at the front of their mind.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attend_conferences_and_make_connections\"><\/span>Attend conferences and make connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nothing has as much potential as meeting someone face-t0-face. As the pandemic ends, it\u2019s never been a better time to sign up for conferences and networking events. It\u2019s worthwhile looking for opportunities to speak at these events to cement your authority within your industry. Conferences are a way to connect with people who work within your niche. Even if you\u2019re not speaking, you can attend dozens of events and make yourself known to different organizations and potential clients or employers.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speak_to_people_in_your_organization\"><\/span>Speak to people in your organization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you\u2019re a business looking for candidate referrals, it\u2019s worth speaking to the existing employees within your organization. They\u2019re guaranteed to know people who have a similar skillset to themselves, whether they worked with them previously or attended the same school.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_when_to_look_for_referrals\"><\/span>Know when to look for referrals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While the job market exists 365 days a year, there are always\u00a0peak times\u00a0to have a recruitment drive or go job hunting. The springtime is when most upcoming graduates are looking for their first post-college job, which presents referral opportunities for both candidates and businesses. January and February are other popular times for job hunting as it&#8217;s when most companies have a new budget and can hire new employees.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a business looking for referrals or a candidate hoping to land a new job, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/7-professional-networking-tips-for-a-successful-career\/\">networking<\/a> is the secret to success. We hope these five times have helped you develop actionable steps to scale up your career or grow your organization.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCjobs.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Western Canada\u2019s largest job board, and host of \u201cInnovators\u201d a weekly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/podcast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interviewing top recruiters in BC and across Canada. Check out our recent interview with Aquatic Informatics&#8217;s Senior Marketing Manager Kevin Martin (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/38-aquatic-informatics-using-tech-to-solve-water-issues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcast link)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Networking is the key to developing your career and getting professional and personal referrals. Moving up the career ladder is all about making connections with other people in your industry, on both a personal and professional level. 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