Hello Nairaland, Please I need a sincere advice from you all,

There was a job placement in my office so I introduced a friend of mine to come drop her CV, she passed the first and second stage of interview, the HR later discovered that she was my friend , now i was asked by the HR if i can recommend her to the company, the HR said she doesn't look serious and might not be hardworking but is still asking if i can recommend her.

Please I need an urgent answer from you guy. I hope it wont put me in trouble if I recommend her because we are just friends; we have never worked together.

Complete honesty is (almost) always the best policy. Tell your boss what you know about her based on your friendship, but let him know that you have not worked together. Let it be his decision; you need not risk your job.

tell you HR all you know about her. No cover up, no exaggeration

God bless you as you help another generation

Hi,

I think the 1st mistake you made is introducing your friend to your place of work for job placement. I have suffered greatly for introducing someone close to me to my office, i nearly lost my job which i am finally letting go now willinglyanyway. She has been introduced you cant do anything about it but JUST TELL YOUR BOSS THAT SHE IS JUST A FRIEND AND YOU ARE NOT STANDING IN AS A REFREE FOR HER. PLS DONT GO THRU WHAT I WENT THRU. HELPING PPLE IS GOOD BUT NOT AT THE EXPENCE OF YOUR CAREER OR LIFE!

True talk o,

let your HR manager know the extent to which u know her and qualities that she possess(that makes her recommendable). Dnt go vouching for her beyond the necessary or say things that u can guarantee concerning her as this mite get u into trouble especially if they turn out otherwise.

Jst be as honest and helpful as u can.

tell ur HR all u know bout ur friend n d level of d relationship.
its not advisable u recommend(as in stand - in ) him anyway.

its always hard to recommend people,at least in your case its a lot easier since you say she is your friend,u should be able to say one or two things bout her,dnt ova do anyway,jst do wateva you can do to help,it will go along way but nt at the expense of your job,its well.

Everyone have spoken, i think its left for u now! So, go ahead and do what seems right to you.

Goodlluck

No cover Ups, No exaggratin, Just the hOlE truth.
Peace

Do whatever your conscience tells you.

Its amazing how someone who is not serious could manage and pass the 1st and 2nd stage of interviews. sometimes appearance can be deceptive and since your HR has never worked with her before, they definately can't detemine how hardworking she is or not. My honest advice to you is to come clean by telling your HR what you know about her - No addition no subtraction and hope for the best. cheers

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Its amazing how someone who is not serious could manage and pass the 1st and 2nd stage of interviews. sometimes appearance can be deceptive and since your HR has never worked with her before, they definately can't detemine how hardworking she is or not. My honest advice to you is to come clean by telling your HR what you know about her - No addition no subtraction and hope for the best. cheers

Good Observation. How can u deduce a persons dedication to work from looks inspite of passing 2 stages of an interview?

Besides who else do you prefer to recommend? Friend or Stranger?

I believe Friendship is for times like these. Life is all about risks. Please recommend.

The Devil you know, is better than the saint u never know about, so my guy recommend her, and let her know that is because of the trust your establishment has over u that make them to employ her, so in all aspect she gat to sit up and be smart in all her duties assigned to her not to put u in shame. Any way ones again ma guy thanks for being your friends keeper thats make a friend. Somany has this opportunity but due to fear of unnown the deprived even there close friends means of greener pasture. God will also make somebody else recommend you to a greater place than where you are today.

Cheers ma guy

wonderful contribution from u guys,personally,I think d guy should just complete d gud work He has started,Life is about taking risk,He should just go ahead to recommend d friend.and He should let His know d consequence of recommending Her,meaning She need to sit up and adjust.

It wont be nice that after passing d interviews and test she wont be able to get d job because Her friend refuse to recommend Her.Lending helping hands sometimes could be risky but it will surely pays off at d end.so be positive and pray about d whole thing that ur friend will be at her Best thruout Her stay in d company. ''remember a friend in need is a friend indeed''

Hi. I believe there's a difference between friends and mere acquaintances. If as u say, u've neva worked with her, it is advisable that u explain that to the HR. Let them understand that although u both parly well socially, u've neva really been in a wk situation together. That way, u will not be putting ur job on the line and, well, concience? can't say

rule number, one never recommend someone you cant vouch for. sentiments aside. recommendation isnt just about her getting the job its about how hard the person works. she fit commit fraud sef and na on top your head e go dey. think carefully.

look i don't know what u want again,Never judge a book by the cover.
You know its very hard to get job in this part of the world
i don't know what you are waiting for
tell the girl about it and she will worship you for helping her.
And u never can tell u have a job today
do u know what will happen to you tommorrow?
Be good to those u meet on your way up cos u never can tell

While it is very good to help a friend (if in need), Nigerians (I dont know why) have a way of stabbing you at the back the moment they get the offer, especially if it is the same company you work.

I am talking form experience. The person you introduced will be the very person that will now be doing everything to frustrate you especially if you happen to be the boss. And you wont want to sack him/her or reporting him, since you recommended him in the first place.

What I will advise is since you have already done the introduction, please finish the process, she may turn out to be one that appreciates good turn.

Do your best and leave the rest.

yes!, if the friend is worth the job why not