Hi!

I'd say an internal referral unless it is an internal headhunter!

Best,

Anto

Internal referral and it's not even close!

Hi there. Assuming you have a strong CV and just need someone to get you through the door, I’d say it’s not really about whether that person is internal or external, it depends on whether the referral has a good relationship with the recruiter. I know ex consultants who became headhunter later and helped consulting firms with recruitment. Their reference is in no way any weaker than an internal referral.

However, if we’re comparing apple to apple, say both internal and external recruiters don’t have a personal relationship with the recruiter and they’re just referring you through the official reference system, then yes, internal referral would be stronger in this case.

Hope this helps!

Internal referral increases the chances of CV being looked at.

Headhunters work equally well for senior roles which are a little difficult to fill generally.

Internal referral is the best, because it shows that would have internal people who believe in you. 

Internal referral is better, as he knows the job and the culture, and he also has no conflicting interest. Not the same with headhunters. 

As a general rule, there is absolutely no plus in being presented by a headhunter (unless he is an alumn, but even in that case internal referral is better).

Internal referrals should always be preferred over any headhunters - in any job.

Internal referral - hands down! 

They know exactly what to look for (so you pass the first test) and will consider very carefully who to refer because there´s something at stake for them.

Headhunters, on the other hand, generally benefit from referring more people vs. really good people.