[am33]

>How are you validating my credentials as an applicant?

Applicants submit their resume, LinkedIn, and answers to why they'd be a good fit for a certain company + a mini biography about themselves.

> As an employee when I refer someone it's because I have a good understanding of their person, character and ability.

Many, if not most, referrals are people that don't know each other very well and either connected through LinkedIn, had a quick phone call, or had a quick coffee chat. We think that these same subjects can be covered in a few questions online.

[chirau]

Is this what referrals are these days? Somehow i doubt it, for any solid company at least. Are you referring to startups, because it damn ain't sure not the status quo here. [Former big 4, now quant fund]

I have never and will never refer a person that I do not know. A referral is partially me putting my own reputation on the line