About this template
A Candidate Referral Submission Form is an essential template for human resources teams, recruiters, and hiring managers looking to supercharge their employee referral programs. Employee referrals consistently produce high-quality hires, but managing submissions via scattered emails or messages creates administrative bottlenecks. This form centralizes the entire referral pipeline, capturing vital data including the referrer's information, the candidate's professional background, the target job role, and a link to the candidate's resume or portfolio.
By deploying this template as a Google Form via Doc2Form, talent acquisition teams can instantly organize incoming submissions into structured spreadsheets for rapid review. Employees find it simple and fast to submit candidates from any device, increasing overall participation in referral programs. Whether you are scaling a fast-growing startup or managing enterprise hiring quotas, this structured intake process eliminates manual paperwork, ensures consistent data collection, and accelerates your time-to-hire.
Key features
- Capture complete referrer and candidate details in one organized submission.
- Easily collect resume links, portfolios, and LinkedIn profile URLs.
- Track which internal employee submitted the referral for bonus programs.
- Automatically sync submissions to Google Sheets for seamless review by hiring managers.
- Fully responsive design for quick mobile or desktop submissions.
Use cases
Employee referral programs offering financial bonuses or incentives.
Internal talent pooling for high-demand engineering or sales roles.
Collecting trusted professional recommendations from external advisor…
Collecting trusted professional recommendations from external advisors or alumni networks.
What this form collects
- Referrer's Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Referrer's Email Address (Short answer)Enter your corporate email address so we can follow up with updates.
- Referrer's Department (Dropdown)Select the department you currently work in.
- Candidate's Full Name (Short answer)Enter the full name of the person you are referring.
- Candidate's Email Address (Short answer)Provide the candidate's primary email address.
- Candidate's Phone Number (Short answer)Include country and area codes if applicable.
- Position Title or Department (Short answer)What role or team are you referring this candidate for?
- Candidate LinkedIn Profile or Portfolio URL (Short answer)Please paste a link to their professional profile, portfolio, or website.
- Candidate Resume or CV Link (Paragraph)Please paste a shareable link to their resume (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).
- Relationship to Candidate (Multiple choice)How do you know this candidate?
- Why is this candidate a great fit? (Paragraph)Briefly describe their relevant skills, experience, and cultural alignment with our company.
- How long have you known the candidate? (Dropdown)Select the approximate duration.
FAQ
How do I share this form with my employees?
Once your template is generated as a Google Form, you can share the link via email, Slack, your intranet, or embed it directly in your company handbook.
Can I customize the questions on this form?
Yes! Because the template lives in your Google Drive as a standard Google Form, you can freely add, remove, or modify any questions to match your company's hiring requirements.
Where are the submitted referrals stored?
All responses automatically populate a connected Google Sheet, making it easy for HR teams and hiring managers to review, filter, and track candidates through the hiring pipeline.
Can employees submit multiple candidate referrals?
Yes, team members can submit the form multiple times if they have more than one professional contact to recommend for open positions.
How does Doc2Form help me use this template?
Doc2Form instantly converts structured document outlines or competitor templates into fully functional, ready-to-use Google Forms without requiring manual recreation.
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