Recruiter offers Ferrari prize for staff referrals

Channel staff who introduce job seekers to Merlin Corp offered a Ferrari for Valentine's weekend

Lovestruck channel folk struggling to think of an impressive Valentine's Day surprise have been handed a lifeline by a recruiter who is offering people a Ferrari for the romantic weekend.

Merlin Corp is running a referral incentive scheme from now until 14 February through which anyone who introduces an NHS-focused licensing specialist to the recruiter - which then successfully places them in a role before the big day - will be able to drive away with the prize for the weekend.

The firm will organise the hire of a Ferrari California for an unlimited number of people, provided the employee they refer is offered a new role in time.

Merlin Corp's managing director Paul Davies said the gimmick was a bit of fun but is a good way to get decent staff into the channel.

"If I put an advert online [on recruitment sites], I get all kinds of people asking ‘can I apply?' but I would rather advertise through my [LinkedIn] group and have people say ‘I know this person who is looking for a new job, I've met them a few times and they have got the experience, here is their name'. It's the best way."