EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 9 MIN
How a Networking Referral Can Triple Your Hiring Odds
from Networking with Fexingo: Building Professional Relationships, LinkedIn, and Career Capital · host Fexingo
Lucas and Luna explore the surprising power of the warm referral in a job search. Citing a 2025 Society for Human Resource Management study showing referred candidates are 3.6 times more likely to be hired, they break down why that number holds in 2026. Lucas shares a specific case: a marketing manager at HubSpot who sent a referral request to a former colleague and landed an interview in four days. They discuss the psychology of social proof, how to ask for a referral without feeling awkward, and the one mistake that kills referral requests. Practical, data-backed advice for anyone navigating today's career landscape—whether you're actively job-hunting or just building long-term network equity. #Networking #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #Referrals #ProfessionalRelationships #LinkedIn #CareerCapital #SocialProof #Hiring #Recruitment #JobHunt #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #LucasAndLuna #HubSpot #SHRM Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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Lucas and Luna explore the surprising power of the warm referral in a job search. Citing a 2025 Society for Human Resource Management study showing referred candidates are 3.6 times more likely to be hired, they break down why that number holds in 2026. Lucas shares a specific case: a marketing manager at HubSpot who sent a referral request to a former colleague and landed an interview in four days. They discuss the psychology of social proof, how to ask for a referral without feeling awkward, and the one mistake that kills referral requests. Practical, data-backed advice for anyone navigating today's career landscape—whether you're actively job-hunting or just building long-term network equity. #Networking #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #Referrals #ProfessionalRelationships #LinkedIn #CareerCapital #SocialProof #Hiring #Recruitment #JobHunt #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #LucasAndLuna #HubSpot #SHRM Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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