Free tool for employees
Referral note builder
Pick a style, add a reason or two from the candidate's CV, then copy the note into your company's referral portal.
Takes about 4 minutes
Your note
Edit freely. Replace any [brackets], and say honestly how well you know the candidate. Nothing is saved or sent.
Before you refer
Check your employer’s policy first, and keep the note to facts you can stand behind.
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.
- How employee referral bonuses typically workA general explanation of referral schemes. Every company's rules are different, so check the policy.
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Tools on this site were last updated on 17 Oct 2026. They give general information, not advice for your situation.