The exact referral process varies, but employees generally submit your details through an internal channel or flag your application to recruiting.

Some systems invite a recommendation or attach a resume, while others simply link an employee to your application.

A referrer may need the job ID, your resume and a short explanation of why your background fits that opening. The internal submission process varies, so give your contact the job identifier and a short evidence-based summary they can use.

Ask the employee which internal process they use and what they need from you: usually a job link, resume and short explanation of fit. You can prepare a succinct profile using the consulting referral guide, but do not assume the referrer controls recruiting decisions.

Someone asked me for the job link rather than my CV.