Free tools
38 free tools. Everything here runs in your browser. There is no sign-up and nothing is saved.
For candidates
Four questions and general guidance on your next step.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For candidatesPrintable
Set small weekly targets for asking, following up and practising, then tick them off. Printable.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For candidatesPrintable
Pick a few good questions about the role, the process and the referral, then copy them.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
Pick the day you asked and get sensible dates for a polite follow-up.
Takes about 1 minute
Open the tool →For candidates
Five clear subject lines for a referral request, follow-up or thank-you email.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
A short, friendly note to send with a connection request, with a character count.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For candidatesPrintable
A last check of your message, attachments and details before you ask for a referral.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
Paste a draft request and check it has a clear ask and an easy way to say no.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
Paste a job advert and see which lines look like requirements and which like nice-to-haves.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
A polite message asking a manager, colleague or tutor to be your reference.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
Two or three calm sentences explaining a gap in your work history.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
A short, positive and truthful answer to why you are leaving your job.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For candidatesPrintable
Pick a few good questions about the role, team, learning and process. Copy or print.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
Three headline options from your role and strengths, with a character count.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
Work out an earliest start date from your notice period. General information only.
Takes about 1 minute
Open the tool →For candidates
A short, gracious reply when a referrer or recruiter says no, with an optional ask for one tip.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For candidatesPrintable
Notes, thank-you, follow-ups and what to do while you wait.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
A short, courteous update for the person who referred you, at any stage.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
A gracious message declining a job offer, with a brief reason or none.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For candidates
A short thank-you after a referral, a recruiter call or an interview.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For employees
A kind, clear note when you can't refer someone, with an optional CV tip.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For employees
Paste a draft referral note and check it is clear, concrete and complete.
Takes about 2 minutes
Open the tool →For employees
A general step-by-step picture of how referral bonuses tend to work, and what to ask your employer.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →For employeesPrintable
What to confirm with your employer before you refer someone.
Takes about 3 minutes
Open the tool →Looking for advice instead? Read the guides or the glossary.