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job referral strategy

Free referral & networking strategy builder

Build your referral and networking strategy around the relationship you actually have. Know who to approach, what to ask, and how to follow up.

Build your referral and networking strategy around the relationship you actually have. Know who to approach, what to ask, and how to follow up.

AI-assisted preparation using your supplied context. Free, no login required; daily allowances and available capacity apply.

What you can prepare

  • Prioritized contact types and an appropriate first ask
  • A personal opening message you can edit
  • A follow-up message, timing and stopping point
  • A checklist to make a referral easier

How to use this tool

  • Add the company, role and your relevant experience.
  • Choose the relationship and explain the context you genuinely share.
  • Review the approach, personalize the messages, and follow up respectfully.

Tool inputs

  • Target role
  • Target company
  • Your relationship
  • Your relevant experience
  • What do you know about this person?
  • Job description

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Example inputs and useful outputs

Example 1

A former colleague at your target company worked with you on a reporting project and knows the quality of your work.

Start with that genuine shared context, connect the role to relevant evidence and offer a concise referral pack with an easy opt-out.

Before you use the result

  • This tool does not search for employees, verify company referral policies or send messages.
  • A referral is optional and never a guarantee. Apply directly when a deadline makes waiting unhelpful.
  • No invented contacts, shared history or endorsements should appear in your outreach.

Frequently asked questions

How do I ask someone for a job referral?

Start with the relationship. Someone who knows your work may be comfortable with a specific referral request; a stranger may prefer a short question about the team or role. Make the request easy to decline and share a relevant job link and concise evidence of fit.

Can I ask an alumnus I have never met?

You can make a respectful introduction using a real shared connection. Avoid implying they know your work. A small question about their experience is usually a more proportionate first ask than an immediate endorsement.

When should I follow up on a referral request?

The tool proposes a modest follow-up window based on the context, typically five to seven business days. One unanswered follow-up is a reasonable stopping point. Respect any decline and avoid sending repeated reminders.

How is this different from a networking message generator?

It builds the plan around the message: which contact types to prioritize, the size of the ask, when a referral request makes sense and what to do if you get no reply.

Is this tool free, and do I need an account?

You can see, copy and download the full result without signing up. The ten daily AI generations are shared across free tools, subject to available capacity. A dismissible signup invitation appears after your result.

What happens to the information I paste?

Your input is sent to our AI provider to prepare the result. Input and result text are not saved in our application database. This browser tab retains your work for the session; use Clear to remove it. Avoid sharing unnecessary contact details or confidential information.

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