The referral-first job search platform
Cold applications disappear into the void. Referrals get interviews. KnowSomeone is the only job search tool that puts networking first, guiding you from "I found a role" to "someone on the inside is vouching for me."
No credit card required. Free tier includes 25 jobs.
5x
higher response rate with referrals vs. cold apply
70%
of jobs are filled through networking
10x
more likely to get hired with an internal referral
Four steps from "interested" to "referred."
Step 1
Find a role on our job board or paste a URL. KnowSomeone immediately starts working for you.
Step 2
Search your alumni networks and LinkedIn. We surface who you know at the company so you're never starting cold.
Step 3
Draft a personalized message using smart templates. We auto-fill your shared connections and background.
Step 4
Track every conversation. Get nudged when follow-ups are due. Apply with a warm introduction behind you.
Other trackers let you log that you applied somewhere. KnowSomeone tracks the entire referral journey: who you messaged, for which job, what they said, and whether it turned into an actual referral. That closed loop is what makes the difference.
Every feature is designed around one idea: talk to a person before you click "Apply."
The connection between 'I messaged this person' and 'for this specific job' is maintained end-to-end. No other tool does this.
In referral mode, the apply button stays grayed out until you've reached out. A gentle nudge to try the warm route first.
Templates that auto-fill with contact details and shared connections. Pro users get AI-powered rewrites.
Know exactly where every job stands. Action items, stalled outreach alerts, and follow-up reminders, all automatic.
Build a reusable network as you search. Contacts are linked to specific jobs so you always know who's helping where.
Referral-first or speed-first: you choose. Configurable stalled thresholds let you set how patient you want to be.
Start free. Upgrade when your search gets serious.
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For active job searchers
A spreadsheet tracks where you applied. KnowSomeone tracks who you talked to, what you said, and whether it turned into a referral. It connects outreach to specific jobs and nudges you when follow-ups are overdue.
No. KnowSomeone helps you find connections through your alumni networks and LinkedIn. You'd be surprised how many second-degree connections you have at companies you're interested in.
Switch to Speed-first mode. It loosens the referral gating so you can apply immediately while still tracking outreach in the background.
Yes. Your job search data is stored securely and never shared with employers, recruiters, or other users. You can export or delete everything at any time.
Track up to 25 jobs, the full referral workflow, message templates, pipeline dashboard, and smart nudges. No credit card required, no time limit.