Free tool
Referral message checker
Paste a draft and see what is missing before you send it. The checks are simple and run in your browser.
Takes about 2 minutes
Checks
Names a specific role
Makes a clear ask
Offers an easy way to say no
Mentions your CV or a link
Short enough (about 120 words or fewer)
No leftover [brackets]
These are simple prompts to look again, not a score. Your own judgement comes first.
Need a starting point?
Build a draft from fixed templates, then check it here.
Related guides
- How to ask for a referral (with message templates)A short, polite request that is easy to say yes to, plus two templates you can adapt.
- Referral etiquette for candidatesSimple dos and don'ts that keep you on good terms with the person helping you.
- Referral requests by email or LinkedIn?The plain trade-offs between asking by email and asking on LinkedIn, with a short template for each.
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Tools on this site were last updated on 17 Oct 2026. They give general information, not advice for your situation.