Help great people find great opportunities Get rewarded when they’re hired
You know talented professionals who deserve to be seen — people you’d gladly recommend.
WIP gives you a simple way to connect them with real opportunities, helping them move forward, and be recognised when it leads to a hire.
WIP makes it simple to recommend people you trust for open roles It’s transparent, fair, and built on genuine professional connections.
WIP eliminates the hiring noise by engaging trusted referrers who have skin in the game
How it works
- Explore open roles Browse roles from verified companies. Each one lists a referral bounty, typically between $1,500 and $8,000 USD.
- Recommend someone you believe in Give companies context, not just CVs. Submit a brief referral note about why they’re a strong fit.No long forms, just the context that helps a hiring manager see their real strengths.
- Verify and stake Each referrer completes a quick KYC check and places a $20 stake per referral.It’s a way of saying: “I stand behind this person.”If your referral is invited to the first interview, your stake is returned regardless of the outcome. And if they’re hired, you receive the full bounty.
- Get notified and paid You can track progress at every stage: from review to interview to hire.Once confirmed, your bounty is released directly to you.
Why referrers choose WIP
- Built on trust Every referrer and company is verified, so the roles are real and the introductions credible.
- Clarity at every step You can see exactly where your referral stands: from review to interview to outcome.
- You’re rewarded for meaningful introductions Your judgement has value. If your referral is hired, you receive the full bounty.
- You help shape a fairer hiring culture Each verified referral strengthens a network where opportunity moves through trusted people, not algorithms or noise.
Start referring. Earn for the connections that matter.
Be part of hiring done right
The best hires don't come from systems built for volume. They come from trust — and trust needs structure to scale.
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Here’s everything you might want to know before your first referral:
💬 Who can become a referrer?
Anyone who knows talented people: former colleagues, friends, collaborators.You don’t need to be a recruiter. Just someone whose word carries weight.
💬 How do I find roles to refer to?
All active positions and bounties are listed on WIP.
💬 What happens if my referral isn’t hired?
You simply lose your $20 stake — a small signal of accountability that keeps the system meaningful.
💬 Can I refer multiple people?Yes. As many as you like, as long as each is a genuine, thoughtful recommendation.
Not sure if WIP fits your hiring flow? Book a short call and we’ll walk you through how it works
How it works
- Browse through available job openings and find positions matching your network
- Find qualified candidates from your professional network, make sure they agree to be referred
- Sign up, verify your identity
- Provide details and insights about the candidate, and stake $20 to show your commitment
- Start earning right after your candidate gets hired
Why to choose
- Monetize your professional network by connecting great talent with opportunities
- Earn substantial rewards of up to $8,000 for successful referrals
- Flexible participation - refer candidates whenever you find a matching opportunity
- Build your reputation as a trusted industry connector
- Help your connections advance their careers while earning rewards
- Transparent process with clear communication and timely payments
Benefits for well-connected professionals and freelance recruiters
Earn a bounty (~ $5K+)
by successfully matching talents from your network with job vacancies through our reliable and transparent reward system. This is WIP's way of encouraging well-connected professionals to help advance each other's careers.
Find best matches, not clients
We handle the boring stuff like contracts and payments. Focus on matching great people from your network with jobs on WIP.
WIP helps you earn more
One of your candidates didn’t get the job, even though they’re a strong professional? You can still earn by referring them for one of the vacancies on WIP.