Spread the Word about LinkMe and Get Rewarded!

LinkMe is offering $500 to folks who set up an interview with an employer who has a role in offing. (See details here). This is one of those things that, on the outset, appears reasonable.

“Great! ” reads the well-connected individual who is always open to new and exciting business ventures (and perhaps sells a little Amway on the side), “here’s a unique opportunity to make a quick buck.”

Here’s where I challenge you to look a little deeper; to engage your understanding of human behaviour, Australian culture – all that. Well-connected individual has a chat with Human Resources Manager (or whoever is in charge of finding employees within their company). Part way through the chat comes what is known in the sales industry as “The Permission”. It goes something like this:

“May I pass your details onto LinkMe so that they can contact you regarding this position. They may be able to connect you with passive candidates who you would otherwise not be able to find.”

Human resources Manager suspected that the well-connected individual smelled slightly of Amway – but now they are certain that what was perhaps a lingering aroma is a fully-qualified stench. The meeting is called to an abrupt halt with promises that the Human Resources Manager will “get back to” the well-connected individual.

Get the picture?

Figure A: Well-Connected Individual