Today I came across a new startup that was added to the startup-australia list.

2Vouch is an online professional recruiting service that uses the power of referrals to help companies and recruiters find great candidates who are hard to reach.

They certainly make it attractive to recommend your friends and colleagues, offering cash rewards between $1,400-$2,800 when you make referrals that result in someone being hired.

Members are able to promote opportunities to their social and professional networks directly by email and via a FaceBook application, blog badges and soon a LinkedIn application.

One of the unique features of the process is that the person who makes the referral is able to “vouch” for the candidate. Once someone shows an interest in a job, the referrer gets a notice from the system and is asked to vouch for the candidate. The referrer then adds their own comments on why they believe the candidate is a good fit for the job and these comments are passed on to the employer for review, along with the candidate’s CV/profile.

I asked the founder and CEO Riges Younan ­ a few questions about 2VOUCH, which is scheduled to launch next month.

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