Employee referrals are least effective as a recruiting strategy when ________.
A) employees are friends with the potential applicants
B) the firm seeks candidates who are significantly different from current employees
C) employees are not as well compensated as the new recruits will be
D) the firm seeks candidates who can perform the same functions as current employees

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Employee referrals are most effective when the referred candidates already have a connection with the current employees and are likely to fit in with the company culture. However, if the company is seeking candidates who are significantly different from current employees, such as those with different backgrounds or skill sets, relying solely on employee referrals may not yield the desired results.

Employee Referrals Are Least Effective as a Recruiting Strategy When