How to ask for a job referral politely, and why it helps
25 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
HireHo editorial guide. General advice, with no statistics. Summarised in our own words.
Share on WhatsAppMany employers like referrals because someone they trust vouches for you. Asking is normal if you do it respectfully.
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How to ask
- Pick a person who knows your work.
- Tell them the exact role and share your CV.
- Make it easy: send a two-line message they can forward.
- Thank them whether or not it works.
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Written by the HireHo team as general guidance. It contains no statistics.
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