We’ve all been there: you know someone who’s perfect for a role, but you want to protect your own privacy, or theirs. Or maybe you’re in a position where putting your name on a referral could lead to awkward situations—whether it’s avoiding perceived favouritism or simply keeping a low profile.

With that in mind, we’re excited to announce our new feature: Anonymous Vouching.

Why Anonymous Vouching?

When we first considered introducing this feature, we wrestled with the paradox: we want people to stay transparent when possible, but we also understand that discretion can be important in certain situations. Here’s why anonymous vouching makes sense:

1. Protecting Privacy
There are situations where discretion is necessary—whether it’s a delicate professional relationship, a sensitive internal hire, or a personal decision. In these cases, anonymous vouching gives you the freedom to support your network without putting your name in the spotlight.

2. Avoiding Bias
We’ve all seen it happen: a recommendation might be viewed differently simply based on who made it. By offering anonymity, we remove that layer and allow the candidate’s skills and experience to speak for themselves, free from bias or preconceived notions.

3. Staying Out of the Spotlight
Sometimes, you just want to help someone out without becoming directly involved. Anonymous vouching allows you to do just that, giving candidates the push they need without tying your name to the process.

Why Transparency Still Matters

While we’ve built this option for those special cases, we continue to encourage transparency whenever possible. Open recommendations create more trust between companies, candidates, and the people vouching for them. Transparency shows that you’re willing to stand behind your referral and gives a clearer signal of your confidence in the candidate’s abilities.

When Should You Choose Transparency?

• When you want to showcase your professional relationships.
• When the referral is likely to strengthen the candidate’s profile through association.
• When your network will benefit from knowing your role in the process.

When Should You Choose Anonymity?

• When there’s potential for conflict or bias.
• When you just want to create opportunities, but don't want to get involved.
• When privacy is a top priority for either you or the person you’re recommending.

Balancing the Two

At the end of the day, the choice is yours. Whether you decide to vouch publicly or anonymously, your referral has the power to shape someone’s career path and help them land their next great opportunity.

We trust our users to decide the best way to make their connections, and we’re excited to offer this flexibility to ensure that you can always support your network on your own terms.