Abstract: A bi-directional systematic referral fee share system provides financial incentives when a candidate is engaged by a hiring company. When the candidate is engaged, the financial incentives are provided to members of a candidate referral fee pool and to members of a hiring manager referral fee pool. The members of the candidate referral fee pool include a first member of the system if the first member invited the candidate, a second member if the second member invited the first member, and a third member if the third member invited the second member. The members of the hiring manager referral fee pool include a fourth member if the fourth member invited the hiring manager, a fifth member if the fifth member invited the fourth member, and a sixth member if the sixth member invited the fifth member. In some instances, only qualified members of the candidate referral fee pool and/or only qualified members of the hiring manager referral fee pool are provided the financial incentive.