Referral relationships

Make the introduction. Protect the relationship.

Candidate and client referrals follow separate paths so authority, ownership, consent, confidentiality, communication, and any applicable fee terms are reviewed before action.

Choose the referral type

Candidate and client introductions are not interchangeable.

Use the path that matches the person or organization being introduced. Do not submit confidential information without authority.

01

Candidate Referral

Introduce a professional for relationship review, an approved opportunity, or appropriate Talent Network consideration.

  • Confirm authority to share the contact information provided.
  • Identify the relevant relationship or opportunity context.
  • Allow TNC to review consent and ownership before action.
02

Client Referral

Introduce an organization or decision-maker with a potential hiring, search, Corporate Services, or partnership need.

  • Describe the business relationship and reason for introduction.
  • Identify any confidentiality or communication restrictions.
  • Review ownership and applicable referral terms before outreach.

Referral sequence

Introduction does not equal authorization.

TNC verifies the relationship and applicable permissions before any candidate submission, client outreach, ownership determination, or fee treatment.

  1. Choose candidate or client referral.

  2. Review the applicable Trust, confidentiality, ownership, and communication terms.

  3. Provide only the contextual information you are authorized to share.

  4. TNC reviews conflicts, prior relationships, consent, and the appropriate next step.

  5. Any approved outreach or collaboration proceeds under the confirmed terms.

Need to discuss the introduction first?

Book a referral review without placing private candidate, client, compensation, or ownership information in an ordinary message.