Abstract: Described is a technology that provides job seekers a private marketplace to gain access to current employees of companies, who provide access to unlisted job postings, personalized career, interview, or other advice through a professional networking service. On one hand, the technology enables a job seeker to learn about unlisted jobs (e.g., jobs that are not publicized/posted on job boards or not yet formalized for a posting), obtain advice from employee(s) of a company, increase the job seeker's chance of getting hired, and obtain general company information (e.g., cultural fit, negotiation of salary, etc.). On the other hand, the technology enables an employee of a company to receive compensation for their time providing advice to the job seeker and to increase the chances of receiving an employee referral bonus. Further, the technology enables the company to acquire a new employee who has been validated by the employee and to reduce resources and expenses spent on recruitment.