You can use the below template for referral request. Feel free to alter the template
according to your need.
For connection request:
Hi {Their name},
I'd like to connect with you to explore an opportunity with {company name}. I'm an SDE 1 with
around {yoe} years of experience in backend(Java, Spring,Elastic Search, Kibana,
MySQL,MongoDB). Could you please accept my request for more info. I am not able to share
due to message limit.
After accepting the request:
To ask for referral:
Hello {Name} ,
This is {Your name}, working as a software engineer with around {mention yoe} year of
experience in the backend(Java, Spring). I am efficient in Data structures and algorithms and
solved {number of problems sovled} problems. I am looking for SDE-1 opportunities and found a
job roles on {company name} careers page which match my skillset. Hence, I would like to take
this opportunity to speak to you a bit about the role and request a referral for the same, if you
deem my profile fit.
ReqId - {mention job Id}
Job Link: {job link from careers page}
Coding profile- {coding link}
Resume link: {resume link} Please do let me know, if you'll be interested in referring me for the
role.
Thanks in advance. Have a great day!
To ask recruiter for opportunities:
Hi {There name}, Thanks for accepting my connection request. Hope you are doing good!
I am {Your name}, currently working as a Software Engineer with {YOE} years of experience at
{Your company name}. I work predominantly with Java and Spring. Furthermore, I am efficient
in Data structures and algorithms and solved {Number of problems sovled} problems.
I am looking for SDE-1 opportunities and would like to request you to consider my profile for any
openings at { company where you want referral} that fit my profile . My Resume link: {resume
drive link → make sure to make link visible to everyone before sharing} My coding profile
(Solved {number of problems} problems):
Looking forward for your reply. Thanks in advance.
Sample:
Hi {Their name},
I'd like to connect with you to explore an opportunity with Amazon. I'm an SDE 1 with around 1.5
years of experience in backend(Java, Spring,Elastic Search, Kibana, MySQL,MongoDB). Could
you please accept my request for more info. I am not able to share due to message limit.
Hello {Name} ,
This is Nandhini R, working as a software engineer with around 1.5+ years of experience in the
backend(Java, Spring). I am efficient in Data structures and algorithms and solved 650+
problems. I am looking for SDE-1 opportunities and found a job role on Amazon’s careers page
which match my skillset. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to speak to you a bit about
the role and request a referral for the same, if you deem my profile fit.
ReqId - {mention job Id}
Job Link: {job link from careers page}
Coding profile- {coding link}
Resume link: {resume link}
Please do let me know, if you'll be interested in referring me for the role.
Thanks in advance. Have a great day!
Hi {There name},
Thanks for accepting my connection request. Hope you are doing good!
I am Nandhini R, currently working as a Software Engineer with 1.5 years of experience at XYZ
company. I work predominantly with Java and Spring. Furthermore, I am efficient in Data
structures and algorithms and solved 650+ problems.
I am looking for SDE-1 opportunities and would like to request you to consider my profile for any
openings at Amazon that fit my profile.
My Resume link: {resume drive link → make sure to make link visible to everyone before
sharing} My coding profile (650+ problems solved):
Looking forward for your reply. Thanks in advance.