How can I earn money referring job seekers?
To earn money referring job seekers, join the LiveRec affiliate program, share your referral link, and earn 20% of that job seeker's first payment when they buy a plan. Nothing is paid for clicks or sign-ups alone. Most seekers use LiveRec free, so only some referrals earn anything. Income is not guaranteed. Rules as of 30 Oct 2026.
At a glance
- 20% of a referred seeker's first payment; the seeker gets no discount. Your Earnings page shows the rate that applies to you; the program can change rates with notice.
- Referral is attributed at the click. The first click on your link within 90 days before the person signs up is credited to you.
- Held first, payable later, reversible for 60 days if refunded.
- Free seekers can upload a resume but need a subscription to apply, which is when a purchase happens.
What are the steps?
- Apply and complete your profile.
- Under Links, New link, or Jobs, Get link for a specific job.
- Share where the link helps: a resume workshop, a community post, a newsletter answer.
- Track on Dashboard and Earnings.
- Get paid: ID check, tax form, $100 minimum. See payouts.
What does it earn? (Example only)
| Example | Value |
|---|---|
| Seeker purchase | USD 100.00 |
| Rate | 20% of first payment |
| Commission | USD 20.00 |
| Referrals needed to reach USD 100 balance at this size | 5 |
The USD 100 purchase is a made-up round number, not a LiveRec price. Real purchase sizes depend on the plan a person chooses at sign-up. These numbers are arithmetic, not a forecast.
What works and what backfires?
- Helpful: answer a real question, link where the product fits (for example, a verified-employer job search).
- Backfires: promising jobs or visas, posting links in unrelated groups, or hiding that you earn commission.
- Never say LiveRec guarantees a job.
How do I disclose?
Put it at the link, in plain words, not only in a bio. Copy-paste: "Disclosure: I earn a commission if you buy through this link." For video or audio, say it aloud. Basis: FTC Endorsement Guides, 16 CFR Part 255.
What does a realistic first 30 days look like?
- Days 1 to 3: apply, finish your profile and read the program rules in the help center.
- Days 4 to 7: make one link for one place, such as a resume workshop handout or a community answer. One link per place tells you later where a sign-up came from.
- Weeks 2 to 3: answer real questions where job seekers already ask them. Mention LiveRec only when it fits the question, and put the disclosure next to the link.
- Week 4: open Dashboard and Earnings. Look at which link got clicks and which got sign-ups, then keep what works and drop the rest.
Remember the timing: a commission is held first, so money you earn this month is not payable this month. Plan on a delay and do not count a pending balance as income you can spend.
How should the disclosure look?
The FTC's guidance for social media influencers says a disclosure should sit with the endorsement itself, not only on a profile page, at the end of a post or behind a "more" link. It should use plain words such as "ad" or "sponsored", and a platform's built-in disclosure tool is not a substitute for your own clear wording. In video, include the disclosure in the audio as well as the description.
| Where you share | Where the disclosure goes |
|---|---|
| Blog post or newsletter | Directly above or beside the link, not in a footer |
| Social post | In the post text itself, not only in your bio |
| Video | Spoken in the video and written in the description |
| Chat or forum reply | In the same message as the link |
This is the FTC's general guidance as accessed on 31 October 2026. It applies to US federal rules; other countries differ.
What mistakes cost affiliates commission?
- Using an edited or old link. A link cannot be edited because the code is the tracking record. Make a new one instead.
- Promising outcomes. Never say LiveRec guarantees a job, an interview or a visa.
- Posting in unrelated groups. It breaks the program rules and annoys the people you want to help.
- Hiding the relationship. A missing disclosure harms trust and can break the program rules.
- Counting pending money. Pending is not payable until the hold ends.
- Expecting a payment for a free user. Nothing is paid for clicks or free sign-ups alone.
FAQ
Do referred seekers get a discount? No.
What if they get a refund? The commission can be reversed within 60 days after you were paid.
Can I edit a link? No; deactivate and make a new one, since the code is the tracking record.
Do I need followers? No minimum.
How many referrals does it take to reach the minimum? It depends on the size of each purchase. The table above shows an example only, not a forecast.
Can I promote in job groups? Only where the group's rules allow links and where your post answers a question. Read the program rules before you post anywhere new.
Sources
- FTC Endorsement Guides, 16 CFR Part 255, ecfr.gov (accessed 30 Oct 2026)
Next step: apply to the affiliate program.
This is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules change and your situation may differ. Consult a licensed attorney or qualified adviser.