When you post a job on Jobref, you can offer different commission rates—called margins—to reward users who refer candidates. Understanding the difference between Direct and Public Referral Margins helps you set the right incentives and connect with trusted referrers. This article explains each margin type, shows examples, and guides you through the setup process.
What Are Referral Margins?
Referral margins are the commission rates paid to Jobref when a candidate is referred by another user. You set these rates when creating a job offer. Once a job is live, margins cannot be modified. Margins apply only if the hiring happens through the referral link.
Public Referral Margin
A Public Referral Margin applies when a user shares their referral link openly—on social media, blogs, or forums. Anyone who clicks that public link and applies to your job counts as a public referral.
Example: Sara posts her public link on LinkedIn. John, who saw her post, applies for your Software Engineer role. If you hire John, Sara earns the Public Referral Margin.
Direct Referral Margin
A Direct Referral Margin applies when a referrer shares their link privately—via email, chat, or direct message—and you know exactly who the referrer is. This margin gives you an opportunity to contact that referrer for extra insights about the candidate.
Example: Mark emails his colleague Priya with his referral link. Priya applies directly. If you hire her, Mark receives the Direct Referral Margin. You can then ask Mark detailed questions about Priya’s work style and skills.
Key Differences and Benefits
Visibility: Public referrals reach a wider audience; direct referrals come from trusted contacts.
Communication: Direct margin lets you follow up with the referrer for candidate feedback.
How to Set Margins
During Job Creation: In the “Margins” section of the job form, enter both Public and Direct rates.
By clearly distinguishing between Direct and Public Referral Margins, you can create targeted incentives that drive high-quality referrals and help you find the best talent.