Linkedin launches the perfect feature for lazy job seekers

Ever seen your dream job posted on LinkedIn, but been too lazy to ask for a referral? You're in luck: LinkedIn now does that for you. 

LinkedIn has rolled out "Ask for a Referral," a feature that will allow you to ask LinkedIn connections for a referral with a single click. The online employment service has been testing the feature over the past month. 

Now, whenever you're looking at a job posting where a connection works, an option to "Ask for a referral" will appear. Clicking this button will open a pre-written LinkedIn message to your connection.  Read more...