Job Referral Request Templates — 1970

Hi [Name],

I came across the [Role] role at [Company] ([Job URL]) and noticed you're on the team. I wouldn't ask if I didn't think I was a strong fit — [X] years in QA, focused on [your top skill], and I have shipped end-to-end coverage for products at a similar scale.

If you're open to it, would you be willing to refer me internally? I'm happy to send a 1-pager (resume + 3 wins) so you can decide in 60 seconds. Totally understand if not — thanks either way.

— [Your name]

Hey [Name],

Loved your recent post on [your top skill] — it mirrors how my last team scaled the Playwright suite from 200 to 2,000 tests in 6 months.

I'm applying to the [Role] role at [Company] ([Job URL]). Would you be open to a referral? Happy to share a 1-pager so you can vouch confidently. Either way, thanks for the great content.

— [Your name]

Subject: Quick refresh — [Role] ([Company])

Hi [Name],

Following up on the [Role] role at [Company]. Since my last note I shipped:

• A flaky-test reduction project that cut CI from 22 min → 6 min
• [your top skill] coverage for a checkout flow processing 2M req/day
• Mentored 3 junior QAs to ownership of their own service

Job link: [Job URL]
Resume: [attach / link]

If timing isn't right, no problem — would appreciate a quick "not now" so I can stop following up. Thanks!

— [Your name]

Hey [Name] 👋

Saw you work at [Company] and they just posted a [Role]: [Job URL].

Quick context: [X] years in QA, strongest in [your top skill]. Would you be open to referring me? Happy to share a 1-pager and answer anything before you submit.

If you'd rather pass, totally fine — I appreciate you reading this.

— [Your name]

Hey [Name]! 👋

Long time. Hope you and the team at [Company] are doing well.

I saw the [Role] role open — [Job URL]. Any chance you'd be up for referring me? Happy to share an updated resume + 3 wins from the last year. If now's a bad time I totally get it. ❤️

— [Your name]