Employee Referral Program FAQs
What is Catch a Rising Star - Cornell Dining's Employee Referral Program? Why is Cornell Dining offering this program?
Cornell Dining's Employee Referral Program is a great way to recruit talented staff members and to reward current staff members for helping to grow our organization.
Cornell Dining's Employee Referral Program is designed to:
- Reward and recognize our great employees
- Encourage our team members to be great recruiters
- Help other people
- Strengthen the team of talent in Cornell Dining
Cornell Dining team members:
- Play an active role in the hiring process
- Make a positive contribution to Cornell Dining
- Increase your own belief and pride in the company
- Plus, make some dough!
How does the Employee Referral Program work?
Cornell Dining team members find great people - those you already know and those that you'll get to know. You tell those great people about Cornell Dining and your positive experiences as a staff member. You tell them that you think they would make great contributions to Cornell Dining and that you would like to refer them to the program for positions you think they would be great for. You collect the name, email address, and telephone number of the person you want to refer, go to dining.cornell.edu/workwithus, and provide the contact information. You'll receive an email conformation that we've received your referral. Check back on the SharePoint Employee Referral page for updates on your referrals. Please note that the email you receive will come from Cornell Dining.
What does the candidate do?
They will apply by following the instructions provided to them on the back of the Catch A Rising Star card you gave them.
How do I make a referral?
Follow these 3 simple steps:
- Go to dining.cornell.edu/workwithus and click on the Catch A Rising Star icon
- Log in to Sharepoint using your Cornell email and password.
- Click on "Submit a new referral and enter the candidate's contact information (name, email, telephone number).
What is the reward?
For every referral that is hired within 30 days you will receive $300 (minus taxes) in your regular paycheck.
What if a candidate is referred by more than one person?
The first person to refer the candidate is eligible for the reward. Referrals are time-stamped in the Sharepoint referral tool, so we'll know who was first in.
Can I refer more than one candidate? Is there a limit?
Yes you can refer more than one candidate, and there are no limits. The more referrals we have, the greater the pool of talent, and the greater your earning potential!
Who is eligible to refer candidates and receive awards?
All Cornell Dining team members are eligible to refer candidates and receive awards.
Who is eligible to be referred by a Cornell Dining employee?
Any person you know or are acquainted with is eligible to be referred, as long as they are not currently employed by Cornell Dining in any capacity.
How do I know that my referral was hired and what communications can I expect to receive once I make a referral?
- You will receive an email confirming that your referral was hired
- You will receive an email each time you submit a referral, when your candidate is hired, and you will also receive an email if your referral never applies to a position within 30 days.
How do I get to the Sharepoint tool?
Go to the Cornell Dining website: dining.cornell.edu/workwithus, click on the Catch A Rising Star Icon, and log in to Sharepoint using your University-issued NetID and password.
How do I use the Sharepoint tool?
Once you log in to the Sharepoint tool, select 'Cornell Dining Employee Referral Page,' then 'Submit a NewReferral.' This page will show a simple form for you to complete with the candidate's name, telephone number, email address, and reason that you are referring the candidate. Once you complete the form and click submit, that's all there is to it. You'll receive an email confirmation. Contact the candidate and tell them how to apply for a position online.
What happens if my referral doesn't get hired?
If the candidate you referred does not get hired within 30 days you may resubmit the referral again.
How do I receive my referral award?
Referral awards will be paid as a portion of your regularly scheduled gross pay as additional pay. You'll be able to see the difference in your pay stub.
What if I leave Cornell Dining during the referral period?
As long as you are still a Cornell University employee, you'll receive the payouts as scheduled.
How can I find out more about the program?
Cornell Dining Program Ambassadors have been appointed and are standing by to answer your questions or provide you with assistance.