Traditional employee referral programs often fall short of maximizing recruitment potential. MyReferred™, developed by Hirezon, offers a proactive talent acquisition solution designed for higher education institutions. Unlike conventional programs, MyReferred™ allows faculty, staff, students, alumni, and their networks to submit candidate referrals to a centralized database, transforming the way institutions source and engage top talent.
How MyReferred™ Works
With MyReferred™, institutions can:
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Access Referrals Before Posting Jobs
HR departments can review and search the referral database before job openings are posted, giving them early access to potential candidates. -
Invite Prequalified Candidates
HR can invite referred candidates to apply directly through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) while ensuring compliance with hiring regulations. -
Build a Long-Term Talent Pool
Create and maintain a proactive, future-ready database of top-tier candidates for long-term hiring needs.
Key Benefits of MyReferred™
- Proactive Recruitment: Move beyond reactive job postings to build a continuous pipeline of qualified candidates.
- Enhanced Compliance: Ensure that hiring processes remain transparent and compliant with regulations.
- Faster Time-to-Fill: Fill roles more quickly by tapping into a curated pool of top talent.
- Improved Candidate Quality: Leverage internal networks to connect with high-quality candidates.
Leadership Perspective
Naray Viswanathan, PhD, President of Hirezon, highlights the innovative approach:
“MyReferred™ empowers higher education institutions to efficiently source top talent by leveraging their internal networks. By adopting this forward-thinking approach, institutions can proactively connect with high-quality candidates, streamline the recruitment process, and ensure compliance with hiring regulations.”
Transforming Talent Acquisition in Higher Education
MyReferred™ shifts employee referrals from a one-time, reactive process to a continuous, strategic approach. Institutions can fill positions faster, reduce recruitment costs, and maintain hiring compliance—all while strengthening their workforce with top-tier candidates sourced through trusted networks.
In today’s competitive talent market, higher education institutions need smarter tools for recruitment. MyReferred™ offers an innovative solution to build long-term talent pipelines, streamline hiring processes, and ensure they’re always connected to the best candidates.





