There has been some confusion surrounding what sets Come Recommended apart from other professional networking sites, so I’d like to set the record straight. While other sites urge users to seek out recommendations from colleagues as a way to strengthen their profiles, Come Recommended requires both employer and candidate members to receive at least three recommendations before they are accepted into the community.
The recommendation process serves as a way for employers and candidates to gain immediate, objective feedback on each other. Most other Web sites lack any type of screening process for their users. This is very problematic for career-based sites because they become cluttered with false or misleading job ads and the résumés of unqualified candidates.
Recommendation requests are sent out using the site’s technology and ask specific questions about the employer or candidate. These questions ask about an employer or candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, the best reasons to work with the candidate or employer and whether or not the reference would hire or work for the individual or company again. Some examples include:
Candidates:
- Explain the candidate’s responsibilities when he or she worked with you
- Please provide example of a time when the candidate showed initiative or extra responsibility
- Would you describe the candidate as an introvert or extrovert? Would the candidate work well with others or prefer working alone?
Employers:
- What are the best reasons to work for this employer?
- What are some areas in which the employer needs improvement?
- Overall, would you recommend the employer to others seeking internships or entry-level positions, and why?
The fact that both employers and candidates must receive three recommendations before being granted access to the community is something that makes Come Recommended different from any other job networking site. The exclusivity of the site will benefit both candidates and employers because employers have the most qualified, highly recommended candidates at their fingertips and candidates can see what other people in their positions have said about potential employers. This simple process is extremely beneficial to both employers and candidates.
If you have any further questions about Come Recommended’s recommendation process, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at heather@comerecommended.com.
Best,
Heather R. Huhman
Founder & President
