Even if you are gainfully employed, you can make money finding a job for other people. There are several websites that will pay you to refer others to available jobs. Economists say the recession is over. But real unemployment is still hovering in the mid teens and you still hear about layoffs every day. Refer a job to friend or family member that really needs it and you'll be able to pick up some dough as well.
Here are some websites that pay for job referrals. Each one is slightly different so make sure you read the details:
You can earn referral awards for connecting people to jobs. Employers can post jobs and set individual referral fees for each one. ReferEarns will allow you to fly under the radar if you are trying to be discreet. You do not have to give a lot of personal information to take part and post in the forums. If you are job-seeking you can post your resume but keep it hidden until you want to reveal it to certain employers.
Zyoin calls themselves India's number one recruitment marketplace. While they handle full service recruiting and job board management, they also will pay for referrals. They even list the amount of award available right on the referral page. Forums are available to members to learn more and ask questions if needed.
Bohire is a young Canadian company paying for job referrals. According to the Winnipeg Free Press Bohire was part of a wave of companies born in the economic downturn. They are very tuned in to social networking and use it as a main cornerstone of their strategy. If you are big on Facebook and Twitter this site may be a good fit for you.
Like ReferEarns, WiseStep posts various referral award amounts on their site, often right on the front page. The beauty of the internet is that you can refer anyone in the world to any of the listings and get paid. WiseStep works on a points based system. Members earn points which can then be traded for rewards. You can even earn points for referring your contacts to the website to sign up as a member.
Many factors contributed to the economic meltdown and the resulting stagnant job market. Professional economists and government experts tell you the downturn is over but you'll have a hard time selling that to the one in 6 of us that is out of work. New websites offering rewards for referrals are an exciting part of the new ways of job searching. You can do a friend or family member a good turn by referring them to a possible new job which will change their life. And you may get a little dough for yourself as well.
