Internal referrals are among the best ways of landing work and as hiring picks up, more companies are revamping their employee-referral programs and increasing bonuses for employees who make successful referrals, The Wall Street Journal reports. The trend offers fresh avenues—and fresh challenges—for frustrated job seekers.

Internal referrals are among the best ways of landing work and as hiring picks up, more companies are revamping their employee-referral programs and increasing bonuses for employees who make successful referrals, The Wall Street Journal reports. The trend offers fresh avenues—and fresh challenges—for frustrated job seekers.