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Referral Request Message Generator
Create a polite referral request that makes it easy for a contact to say yes. Fill in a few details, optionally paste the job description, and the generator weaves the matching keywords in and scores your coverage. Nothing leaves your browser.
Referral Request Message generator
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ATS keyword match—
Paste a job description to see which keywords your referral request covers.
How ATS keyword matching works
Applicant tracking systems rank applications by how well they match the job description. Paste the job ad and the generator finds the role keywords it contains — plus any terms it repeats — weaves them into your text and shows which are covered. Click a missing keyword to add it, but only if you genuinely have that skill.
Example
Hi there, I hope you're doing well! I saw that Northwind is hiring a Project Coordinator and I'm very interested. I have 5 years of experience in project management, communication and problem solving, and I recently led a cross-team project that cut turnaround time by 30%. Would you be comfortable referring me, or pointing me to the hiring manager? I'm happy to send my resume and a two-line summary to make it easy for you. Thanks so much either way, Alex Morgan
Tips for a referral request that gets replies
- Lead with who you are and why you are writing in the first line.
- Quantify one achievement — numbers stand out to recruiters and to ATS parsers.
- Send plain text (no tables or columns) so ATS software can read it.
- Proofread names and company spelling — it is the most common mistake.
Outreach documents
| Document | Best for | Length |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Cover Letter | a one-page, plain-text cover letter that applicant tracking systems (ATS) can parse, with the exact job title and the job description's keywords | 250–400 words |
| Cold Email to a Recruiter | a short, specific cold email that gets a recruiter to reply | 80–150 words |
| LinkedIn Connection Request | a personalised LinkedIn invitation note that fits the 300-character limit (200 for many free accounts) | ≤ 300 characters |
| Referral Request Message | a polite referral request that makes it easy for a contact to say yes | 80–150 words |
| Interview Follow-Up Email | a courteous follow-up email for when you haven't heard back after an interview | 80–150 words |
| Interview Thank-You Email | a thank-you email to send within 24 hours of an interview | 80–150 words |
Frequently asked questions
What is an ATS-friendly referral request?
One written in plain text with standard wording, the exact job title and the keywords from the job description, so applicant tracking software can parse and rank it.
Do I need to paste the job description?
No, but it helps: the generator then matches your text to the keywords that employer is screening for.
Is my information stored?
Only on your own device (your name, years and skills are remembered for next time). Nothing is uploaded.
Is it free?
Yes — free and unlimited.