I am currently in process of applying for a job position. To have a better chance at the application, i requested a few employees from within the company, if any one would help me apply via a referral. To my surprise, I got 2 replies from 2 different employees who were ready to help. Not wanting to dismiss any one who was trying to help me specially after I requested for it, I wanted to be fair to both of them. So as both the employees asked for my resume etc, I passed it to both of them. I also read online and researched this scenario, and it seems usually if one has more chances of employees referring you, one should take those chances as it makes your application more attractive to the recruiter. So I figured this would be the same.
However, one of the employees later messaged me and was not happy that I had used 2 referrals. They thought I was trying my luck and taking advantage of their kindness, while I honestly did not intend to do that. I wouldn't want to deliberately hurt my application specially when I am so badly in need of the job. So this was shocking and unexpected.
I have sincerely apologized to the employee and have explained to him. Is there anything else I can do to better this situation and not to lose out on such a good opportunity and the application itself? It was very difficult getting people I don't know to refer me for the job so it'd be such a loss losing out on it at this point. Any advice on this?