People Scout
Discover contacts at target companies, including recruiters, hiring managers, and potential referrals.
Written By Jovanny Tovar
Last updated 10 months ago
What is People Scout?
People Scout is Quick Ping's contact discovery feature that helps you find the right people at companies you're interested in. Whether you're looking for recruiters, hiring managers, or potential referrals, People Scout makes it easy to identify and reach out to the right contacts.
🎯 The Goal: Turn cold applications into warm introductions by connecting with the right people at target companies.
Finding People
How to Use
Open the Research Panel for any job
Click the People tab
Browse employees by role or department
Click on a profile to see details
Use "Find Email" to get contact info
Types of Contacts
Making Successful Connections
Reaching out to recruiters
Reaching out to recruiters
Be direct but professional. Mention the specific role you're interested in, briefly highlight your qualifications, and ask about the application process.
Requesting referrals
Requesting referrals
Connect with current employees first. Build rapport by asking about their experience at the company before requesting a referral.
Contacting hiring managers
Contacting hiring managers
Research their work and mention something specific. Show genuine interest in their team's work and explain why you'd be a great fit.
💡 Tip: Personalized messages get 3x more responses than generic ones. Always reference something specific about the person or company.
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