Hire My Friend allows job hunters to remain anonymous, until a potential employer is interested after friends tweet about them through Twitter. Users can sign up and make a profile, listing their specific skills and what type of job they are interested in. The more friends mention someone's profile through Twitter, the higher that profile will move in the ranking list in the system.
Once a potential employer has found someone he or she is interested in, they can send the person a request for a meeting. At this point, the person has a choice to either decline the offer or reveal themselves. For anyone worried about their current job finding out they are looking elsewhere for employment, this app will help stay anonymous in the process. It will also see what friends think the most of your skill set!
Friend-Endorsed Job Apps
Hire My Friend Allows Job Hunters to Stay Anonymous
Trend Themes
1. Anonymity-first Hiring - Increase in companies offering anonymous hiring platforms to attract potential job seekers concerned about their current employment discovering their job search.
2. Socially-endorsed Profiles - More platforms will incorporate social media integration, allowing users to leverage their network to increase their profile ranking and visibility.
3. Peer-focused Matching - Job platforms will increasingly utilize peer endorsements and recommendations for potential matches between candidates and employers.
Industry Implications
1. Human Resources - HR companies and recruiters can incorporate anonymized hiring into their services to help clients access top talent without risking the confidentiality of current employment situations.
2. Social Media - Social media companies can create or partner with job platforms that incorporate their social media functionalities into the hiring process.
3. Job Matching - Job matching and recruitment platforms will need to evolve their systems to incorporate peer-driven ranking and recommendation features to stay competitive.