Why do most employers prefer to hire candidates who come recommended by someone already in their professional network?

A recommendation from a trusted professional contact gives an employer useful information about a candidate’s reliability, skills, or work habits. This reduces the uncertainty involved in hiring someone they do not know. Referrals do not guarantee more experience, and employers are not generally required to hire through referrals or use them as their only hiring method.

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