Get internship & job referrals from people who work there
RiseFlake connects engineering, BCA and MCA students and freshers with working professionals who can refer them. See active referrals by company and role, message the person hiring, and skip the resume black hole.
Free for students Any college in India Web & Android
Senior Software Engineer
Product company · Bengaluru
Referring for SDE Intern - apply through me
Hi! I saw your post for SDE Intern. Here’s my profile and my best project.
Your profile looks great - I’ve referred you. All the best!
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Why a referral beats applying cold
For most students, the hardest part of getting an internship isn’t the interview - it’s getting a human to look at the resume.
Your resume actually gets read
Referred applications usually reach a recruiter directly instead of waiting in an applicant tracking system with thousands of others.
Off-campus access to good companies
Not every college gets visits from top product companies. A referral opens the same door for a student from a tier-2 or tier-3 college.
Faster interview calls
Many companies fast-track referred candidates, so you hear back in days rather than weeks - useful when you are juggling semesters and placements.
A mentor, not just a link
The professional who refers you can tell you about the team, the interview rounds and what to prepare. That context is often worth more than the referral itself.
How to get a referral in 4 steps
No cold emails to strangers. Every request goes to someone who has said they are open to referring.
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Build a profile recruiters trust
Add your college, branch, graduation year, skills, projects and resume. A complete profile is the first thing a professional checks before referring you.
- 2
Find active referrals by company & role
Browse referral posts from employees who are hiring right now - filter by company, role (SDE, data analyst, QA, DevOps…) and internship or full-time.
- 3
DM the right professional
Message the person who posted the referral, or connect with professionals from your target company. Share the job link and a short, specific note.
- 4
Get referred and track it
Once they refer you, apply through the link they share and track your applications, interviews and offers inside RiseFlake.
Built for India’s engineering and computer-application students
Whether you study at an IIT, an NIT, a state university or a private college in a tier-2 city - referrals level the field.
B.Tech / B.E. students
- CSE, IT, AI & DS, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil
- Summer & winter internships, 6-month internships
- Off-campus SDE, analyst & core roles
BCA students
- Web development, software testing, support
- First internship with no prior experience
- Stepping stone to MCA or a direct job
MCA students
- Full-stack, Java, .NET, Python, data roles
- Final-semester internships & PPOs
- Fresher jobs at product & service companies
Freshers & early professionals
- 0-2 years of experience
- Switching from service to product companies
- Returning after a gap or a career change
Referrals for the roles students actually apply to
Search active referral posts by company and by role - for internships, PPO-track internships and full-time fresher jobs.
Prefer to apply directly? Browse internships, jobs and companies hiring now.
Popular roles
- Software Developer (SDE)
- Frontend / React Developer
- Backend / Java / Node.js Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist / ML Engineer
- QA / Test Engineer
- DevOps / Cloud Engineer
- Android / Flutter Developer
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- UI/UX Designer
- Business Analyst
- Product Management Intern
- Embedded / VLSI Engineer
- Mechanical / Core Engineering
- Technical Support Engineer
Types of companies
- Product companies & SaaS
- IT services & consulting
- Startups (seed to unicorn)
- Global capability centres (GCCs)
- Fintech, edtech & healthtech
- Core engineering & manufacturing
How to ask for a referral
Professionals get many requests. A short, specific message is the one that gets answered.
Sample referral message
Copy it and fill in your details
Hi <Name>, I'm <Your Name>, a final-year <B.Tech CSE / BCA / MCA> student at <College>. I saw your referral post for <Role> at <Company> (Job ID: <ID>). I've built <one strong project, with a link> and I'm comfortable with <2-3 skills from the JD>. My resume and profile are on RiseFlake. Would you be open to referring me? Thank you for your time!
6 rules that get referrals
- 1Ask for one specific role with the job ID or link - never “any opening”.
- 2Match your resume to the job description before you send the message.
- 3Keep the first DM under 80 words and lead with your strongest project.
- 4Reach out to professionals from your own college or city first - they reply more often.
- 5Follow up once after 3-4 days, politely. Then move on to the next opening.
- 6After you’re referred, thank them and share the outcome - it builds a real network.
Working professional? Become a referrer.
Remember how hard your first internship was to find? Post openings at your company, review requests with the student’s profile attached, and refer the ones who fit - many companies pay a referral bonus when they’re hired.
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Post an opening at your company
Share the role, team, eligibility and how candidates should reach you.
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Review profiles, not cold emails
Every request arrives with the student’s profile, skills and resume in one place.
- 3
Refer the right people
Help juniors from your college or city - and earn referral bonuses your company offers.
Frequently asked questions
Everything students and professionals ask about referrals on RiseFlake.
What is RiseFlake Referrals?
RiseFlake Referrals is a free way for Indian college students - especially B.Tech, B.E., BCA and MCA students - and freshers to get employee referrals for internships and entry-level jobs. Professionals post referral openings at their companies; students browse them by company and role, connect with the professional, and send a direct message asking to be referred. It works on the web at app.riseflake.com and in the RiseFlake Android app.
What is a job or internship referral?
A referral is when a current employee recommends you for an open role at their company. Your application is usually tagged as referred and reaches a recruiter directly, which improves your chances of getting an interview call.
How do I get an internship referral as an engineering, BCA or MCA student?
Create a complete profile on RiseFlake, browse active referral posts by company and role, and send a short, specific message to the professional who posted it. Include the job link, your strongest project and why you fit the role.
Is RiseFlake free for asking for referrals?
Yes. Creating a profile, browsing referrals, connecting with professionals and messaging them is free for students and freshers on the web app and the Android app.
Can I get a referral from a tier-2 or tier-3 college?
Yes. Referrals are one of the best ways for students from any college in India to get noticed by companies that don’t visit their campus. A strong profile and relevant projects matter more than the college name.
Can I become a referrer and refer students?
Yes. Working professionals can sign up, post openings at their company and review referral requests with the student’s profile and resume attached. Many companies also pay a referral bonus when someone you refer is hired.
Does a referral guarantee a job?
No. A referral gets your application seen faster, but you still need to clear the company’s interview rounds. Prepare for the role’s assessments, coding rounds and interviews as you normally would.
Where can I use RiseFlake?
On the web at app.riseflake.com and on Android through the RiseFlake app on Google Play. Your profile, connections and messages stay in sync across both.
Your next internship could be one message away
Join RiseFlake free, find professionals at the companies you want, and ask for your first referral today.