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38 free tools. Everything here runs in your browser. There is no sign-up and nothing is saved.

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After you are referred (6)

For candidates
Notice period and start date planner
Work out an earliest start date from your notice period. General information only.
Takes about 1 minute
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Reply to a “no”
A short, gracious reply when a referrer or recruiter says no, with an optional ask for one tip.
Takes about 2 minutes
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After-interview checklist
Notes, thank-you, follow-ups and what to do while you wait.
Takes about 2 minutes
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For candidates
Update your referrer
A short, courteous update for the person who referred you, at any stage.
Takes about 2 minutes
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For candidates
Decline an offer politely
A gracious message declining a job offer, with a brief reason or none.
Takes about 2 minutes
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For candidates
Thank-you message builder
A short thank-you after a referral, a recruiter call or an interview.
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.

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