The job portal hh.ru has integrated with the professional networking platform Setka, allowing users to link their profiles and display peer recommendations directly on their resumes. Only individuals who worked at the same company during the same period can provide these endorsements.
Candidates retain control over which recommendations are visible on their hh.ru profiles. Once selected, these reviews appear alongside a link to the recommender's hh.ru profile, providing employers with verified professional context during the hiring process.
According to research by Setka and hh.ru, 82% of employers value peer recommendations as a key trust signal. This is considered comparable in importance to official experience verification, which is valued by 74% of employers, as well as professional social media links and portfolios, both at 70%.
The feature is particularly relevant for competitive sectors such as IT, digital marketing, design, and product management. Data shows that 68% of employers in creative and digital industries rely on public recommendations when evaluating candidates with similar skill sets.
Top-level executives frequently utilize recommendations as a primary source of trust. Statistics indicate that 75% of managers trust feedback from former employers, 73% contact previous supervisors directly, and 70% actively review peer recommendations included in resumes.
