Free tool
Referral note checker
For employees: paste a draft note and see what is missing before you submit it. The checks are simple and run in your browser.
Takes about 2 minutes
Checks
Says how you know the candidate
Gives a concrete reason they fit
Names the role
Short enough (about 150 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. Always follow your own company’s referral policy.
Related guides
- How to write a referral note that gets readFor employees who refer: a quick routine for notes that recruiters actually act on.
- Common mistakes in referral notesA short checklist for employees: what makes a referral note weaker, and how to fix it quickly.
- What makes a good referral noteFor employees: how to write the note that accompanies a referral so the recruiter reads it.
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Tools on this site were last updated on 17 Oct 2026. They give general information, not advice for your situation.