Review & Referral Scripts
Review & Referral Request Scripts for Staffing Agencies
In the staffing world, your reputation for quality of hire and speed to fill is everything. These scripts help you turn successful placements into a constant stream of new job orders and high-caliber candidates through reviews and referrals.
Google Review Request - Placed Candidate
Use this script one week after a candidate starts their new direct hire or temp-to-hire role.
Hi [Name], I'm so glad to hear your first week at [Company] went well! We love seeing our candidates land roles where they can really thrive. If you have a moment, would you mind leaving us a quick Google review? It helps other job seekers find us and helps us keep making great matches like this one. I can text you the link right now if that works for you!
Tips for this scenario
- -Wait until the one-week mark to ensure they've settled into the work environment.
- -Mention specific career growth they discussed during the interview to make it personal.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
!Asking for a review before the candidate has actually started the job.
!Ignoring negative reviews from candidates who felt 'ghosted' during the interview process.
!Forgetting to mention referral bonuses during the initial onboarding call.
!Sending generic review links without explaining why their specific feedback matters for the agency.
!Letting the phone go to voicemail during peak Q1 hiring season when new job orders are coming in.
