You passed. Your profile is now in front of the company with my personal recommendation.
When I refer you, I don't just forward your resume. I send your profile with context: who you are, what impressed me in our call, and why I think you're worth talking to.
This matters because my recommendation carries weight. I've told these companies I'll only send them candidates I'd hire myself. Every referral I make is me putting my reputation on the line. That's why I screen so carefully.
"Here's [Your Name], a 2025 graduate from [Your College]. I screened them personally. They built [brief project description] and demonstrated strong [specific skills I noticed]. They're Chennai-based and ready to start immediately. I recommend setting up an interview."
You might be wondering: "Did they get my profile? Are they interested? When will I hear back?" Most referral processes leave you in the dark. Not this one.
You'll get an email from me when I've sent your details to the company. You'll know exactly when it happened.
If I don't hear back from them within a few days, I follow up. I don't let your profile disappear into a void.
Whether the news is good, bad, or "still waiting," you'll hear from me. No guessing. No wondering. I'll tell you what I know.
If the company is slow or unresponsive, I'll push them for an answer. You won't be left hanging indefinitely.
Most companies respond within 3-7 days. Some are faster, some are slower. If it's been more than a week with no update from me, feel free to email and ask. I won't mind.
Use this time to prepare. Research the company. Think about questions you'd want to ask them. Review the technical areas we discussed in our call. If they want to interview you, you want to be ready.
I'll let you know immediately. I'll also share any context I have about their interview process and what to expect. You move to Stage 5: Interviewing.
It happens. Companies have specific needs, and sometimes even strong candidates aren't the right fit for a particular role. If they pass, I'll tell you what feedback I received (if any), and I'll keep you in my pipeline for other opportunities.