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Tools for referrals
38 free tools. Everything here runs in your browser. There is no sign-up and nothing is saved.
For employees (4)
For employees
Polite pass note
A kind, clear note when you can't refer someone, with an optional CV tip.
Takes about 2 minutes
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Referral note checker
Paste a draft referral note and check it is clear, concrete and complete.
Takes about 2 minutes
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Referral bonus timeline
A general step-by-step picture of how referral bonuses tend to work, and what to ask your employer.
Takes about 3 minutes
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Referral policy checklist
What to confirm with your employer before you refer someone.
Takes about 3 minutes
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Start with a guide
- 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.
- How to write a CV for a referralA CV that makes your referrer's job easy: clear, specific and matched to the role.
- How to write a referral note that gets readFor employees who refer: a quick routine for notes that recruiters actually act on.
Looking for advice instead? Read the guides or the glossary.