Send resume into the void, hope for the best.
The average online application gets a 2–5% response. Recruiters skim hundreds of resumes a day. Even a great candidate looks identical to noise.
Now in beta
We find the open jobs. You get the warm introduction.
Stop cold-applying into the void. FWWB scans career pages at companies where your former colleagues and professional contacts work — surfaces the roles that match what you're looking for — then drafts the referral ask. You review it, send it yourself. Nothing goes anywhere without your say-so.
Takes 2 minutes to set up. You're always in control of what gets sent.
or join with email
🔒 We never contact anyone on your behalf. You choose the job, read the message, and send it yourself — through LinkedIn, email, or however you prefer.
The difference
Cold applying is broken. Warm introductions work.
Your friend submits you. You get a real look.
Referred candidates are 10× more likely to be hired. Your friend earns the referral bonus when you land the job. Everyone wins.
How it works
Three steps to a warm door
- Step 1
Add people who can vouch for you
Think former colleagues, ex-managers, people you've built things with. Not your 900 LinkedIn connections — the 5–10 people who'd genuinely speak up for your work. You add them once; we do the rest.
- Step 2
We find the open jobs for you
We automatically scan every company your contacts work at — Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, SmartRecruiters and more — and match open roles to exactly what you're looking for. No manual searching.
- Step 3
Review and send when you're ready
See a match? We draft a warm referral request — job title, link, and reference ID included. You read it, edit if needed, and send it yourself. We never contact anyone on your behalf.
How it plays out
What this looks like in practice
“Jordan added his former colleague at Stripe. FWWB found an open Senior PM role that matched his preferences. He sent one message — drafted by FWWB — and had a recruiter call within 48 hours.”
Jordan · Product Manager
“Maya hadn't talked to her old manager in two years. FWWB spotted a Head of Growth opening at her manager's new company. The ask took three minutes. She got the referral the same day.”
Maya · Growth & Marketing
“David thought his network was too small. He added four former colleagues. FWWB found 12 relevant open roles across their companies in the first week.”
David · Software Engineer
Stories are illustrative examples of how FWWB works.
10×
more likely to get hired with a referral than a cold application
40%
of hires come from referrals - though referrals are only 7% of applications
$2,500
average referral bonus your friend earns when you get the job
Sources: Zippia (2024), Jobvite Recruiter Nation, Lever Talent Benchmarks.
Common questions
What people ask
What happens after I add a contact?
We scan their company's career page for open roles that match your preferences. When we find a match, we notify you. You decide whether to reach out — we never contact your connections automatically.
What if my network feels small or weak?
You don't need a large network — you need the right few people. Even 3–5 former colleagues at different companies can unlock dozens of relevant job leads. Most people underestimate how many useful connections they already have.
Is this different from just using LinkedIn?
Yes. LinkedIn shows your 900+ connections. FWWB focuses only on people who can credibly vouch for your work. We also automatically find open roles at their companies — no manual searching across 15 career sites.
Do I have to send awkward messages?
We draft the message for you — warm, specific, and brief. Your contact gets a clear ask with the job title, link, and reference ID. Takes them under three minutes to act on.
How much more likely am I to get hired with a referral?
Referred candidates have a 28.5% chance of getting hired, compared to just 2.7% for cold applicants — over 10× higher. Referrals make up only 7% of applications but account for 30–50% of all hires.
What does it cost?
Free during beta. No credit card required.
Your next job is probably one conversation away.
Add a few people who know your work. We'll find where the doors are open.
Takes 2 minutes to set up. You're always in control of what gets sent.
or join with email
Free during beta · No spam · Nothing sent without your approval
Curious how to ask? Read the referral guide →