The Polaris blog
Getting referred, getting paid, getting known.
Practical guides on referrals, hiring through trust, and building a career on who actually knows you.
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How referral bounties work (and how recommenders get paid)
A plain-English guide to cash referral bounties: who funds them, how the money is held, how it's split between recommenders, and when it pays out.
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Employee referrals vs. recruiting agencies: a cost comparison
Recruiting agencies charge 15–30% of salary per hire. Referral bounties cost a fraction and deliver warmer candidates. Here's the real math, side by side.
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How to get referred for a job instead of applying into the void
Referred candidates are far more likely to get hired than cold applicants. Here's a practical playbook for getting vouched for — without feeling pushy.
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