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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.

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Type:Asking for a referral Getting ready After you are referred For employees

Getting ready (6)

For candidates
Job description checker
Paste a job advert and see which lines look like requirements and which like nice-to-haves.
Takes about 3 minutes
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For candidates
Reference request message
A polite message asking a manager, colleague or tutor to be your reference.
Takes about 3 minutes
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For candidates
Career gap explainer
Two or three calm sentences explaining a gap in your work history.
Takes about 3 minutes
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For candidates
Why are you leaving? Answer builder
A short, positive and truthful answer to why you are leaving your job.
Takes about 3 minutes
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Questions to ask the interviewer
Pick a few good questions about the role, team, learning and process. Copy or print.
Takes about 3 minutes
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For candidates
LinkedIn headline helper
Three headline options from your role and strengths, with a character count.
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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