I was referred to FB and made it to an onsite happening soon. Going for a SWE role. Is there any benefit to asking the person who referred me to write a letter of recommendation about me? From what I read on here a basic referral seems to only help get you in the door. I was wondering if a more personal recommendation from a FB employee could be favorable to me when I am reviewed by the hiring committee.
Letter of recommendation is probably not needed. Your contact probably provided some information about you in the referral that those involved in the interview and offer process will consider.
If the interview performance is borderline the committee may reach out to the employee to ask their opinion. No need to proactively write a recommendation letter.
I wish I knew someone in Facebook, all that hardwork and someone with a reference gets selected