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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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Asking for a referral (3)

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Weekly job-search planner
Set small weekly targets for asking, following up and practising, then tick them off. Printable.
Takes about 3 minutes
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Questions to ask a referrer
Pick a few good questions about the role, the process and the referral, then copy them.
Takes about 3 minutes
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Before-you-send checklist
A last check of your message, attachments and details before you ask for a referral.
Takes about 2 minutes
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Getting ready (1)

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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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After you are referred (1)

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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 employees (1)

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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.

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