<details open=""><summary><strong>⚡ Quick Links</strong></summary><ul><li><a href="#what">What is People Scout?</a></li><li><a href="#find">Finding People</a></li><li><a href="#connect">Making Connections</a></li><li><a href="#credits">Credits Usage</a></li></ul></details><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>What is People Scout?</h2><p>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.</p><blockquote><p><strong>🎯 The Goal:</strong> Turn cold applications into warm introductions by connecting with the right people at target companies.</p></blockquote><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Finding People</h2><div data-type="columns"><div data-type="column"><h4>How to Use</h4><ol><li><p>Open the Research Panel for any job</p></li><li><p>Click the <strong>People</strong> tab</p></li><li><p>Browse employees by role or department</p></li><li><p>Click on a profile to see details</p></li><li><p>Use "Find Email" to get contact info</p></li></ol></div><div data-type="column"><h4>Types of Contacts</h4><table><thead><tr><th>Role</th><th>Best For</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Recruiter</td><td>Direct application</td></tr><tr><td>Hiring Manager</td><td>Personal outreach</td></tr><tr><td>Team Member</td><td>Referral request</td></tr><tr><td>Alumni</td><td>Warm introduction</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Making Successful Connections</h2><details><summary><strong>Reaching out to recruiters</strong></summary><p>Be direct but professional. Mention the specific role you're interested in, briefly highlight your qualifications, and ask about the application process.</p></details><details><summary><strong>Requesting referrals</strong></summary><p>Connect with current employees first. Build rapport by asking about their experience at the company before requesting a referral.</p></details><details><summary><strong>Contacting hiring managers</strong></summary><p>Research their work and mention something specific. Show genuine interest in their team's work and explain why you'd be a great fit.</p></details><blockquote><p><strong>💡 Tip:</strong> Personalized messages get 3x more responses than generic ones. Always reference something specific about the person or company.</p></blockquote><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Credits Usage</h2><table><thead><tr><th>Action</th><th>Credits</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>View profile info</td><td>Free</td></tr><tr><td>Find email address</td><td>1 credit</td></tr><tr><td>Full contact enrichment</td><td>2 credits</td></tr></tbody></table><div data-type="horizontalRule"><hr></div><h2>Related Articles</h2><ul><li><a href="/en/articles/3127344-email-finder-lookup">Email Finder Lookup</a></li><li><a href="/en/articles/7327920-the-research-panel">The Research Panel</a></li></ul>

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Quick Start Guide

Step-by-step guide to installing Quick Ping on Chrome, Brave, Edge, and other Chromium browsers.

Installing the Chrome Extension

Learn how to connect Gmail to Quick Ping for automatic job application detection. Includes privacy information.

Connecting Your Gmail Account

Learn about the benefits of creating a Quick Ping account and how to sign up. Account creation is optional but unlocks additional features.

Creating Your Account (Optional)

Learn how to track your job applications across LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

Job Tracking

Understand how Quick Ping automatically tracks your job applications and displays status indicators across LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor.

How Job Tracking Works

Complete list of job platforms and websites supported by Quick Ping.

Supported Platforms

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Understanding Status Badges

Discover detailed company information, recruiter contacts, and insights with the Quick Ping Research Panel.

The Research Panel

Learn how to use Quick Ping's company research features to learn about potential employers.

Company Research

Understand Quick Ping's color-coded status system that shows your application history at a glance.

Traffic Light Status Dots

Learn how the Job Queue automatically collects and analyzes job listings from LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor in real-time.

The Universal Job Queue

Discover recruiters and hiring managers with AI-powered email analysis.

Network Discovery

Visualize your job search network and application history in the Quick Ping dashboard.

Network Discovery Dashboard

Step-by-step guide to running your first Gmail network scan and discovering your application history.

Running Your First Network Scan

Find verified professional email addresses for recruiters and hiring managers at your target companies.

Email Finder Lookup

Understand how Quick Ping scans your Gmail for job applications and builds your application history.

Gmail Network Scan

Understand how Quick Ping works with your Gmail to detect past applications.

Gmail Integration

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Understanding Credits

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Free vs Professional Plan

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Fix issues where the Quick Ping panel doesn't appear on LinkedIn job pages.

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Role	Best For
Recruiter	Direct application
Hiring Manager	Personal outreach
Team Member	Referral request
Alumni	Warm introduction

Action	Credits
View profile info	Free
Find email address	1 credit
Full contact enrichment	2 credits