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Does a Referral Help After an Online Assessment? What ...
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Sometimes, yes. The useful question is not simply whether referrals "work." It is which part of the hiring process is still open to new information. “A referral creates sourcing and context evidence: who knows you, how they know your work, and why they believe you fit the role.” Your current stage Likely value of a referral Best next move Before applying Highest chance of clean source attribution Use the official referral link, then submit one accurate application Applied but OA not started May add attribution and relevant context Ask promptly; follow the employer's stated process OA complete and application active Can still add context or internal advocacy Ask once, give the job ID, and mention that the OA is complete Rejected or requisition closed Usually little leverage for that decision Thank the employee and discuss a future suitable opening