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Kat Manalac

Searchlight a Colleague - Write the perfect recommendation, help a friend land a job

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Searchlight helps you write powerful words of support that highlight strengths and work styles, so that your teammate isn’t just a name and resume. We'll share your words with hiring teams, both in our network and yours. ✨
Jobseekers can start today too. 💼

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Irene Hong
This is amazing! Awesome product and initiative, especially in these challenging times. Bravo!
Kerry Wang
Maker
@irenehong Thanks Irene! We're glad that we can play a part to help
Eddy Rosales
Super helpful tool!
Kerry Wang
Maker
@eddy_rosales Thanks Eddy! :)
Mustafa Paksoy
I’ve been using this to provide warm intros for my former students who were affected by COVID 19 layoffs. Searchlight’s reference questions are super effective, making great use of my time – they truly get to the root of what it’s like to work with someone. It also feels really good to know that my students can use my references multiple times across their job application process. This will have a meaningful impact on how we think about supporting people in our communities and help our networks make smart hiring choices.
Kerry Wang
Maker
@prof_moose Thanks Moose. We're glad to help you + your students! Please let me know if you have any feedback 🙏🏼
Anna Wang
Maker
@prof_moose thank you for your feedback! we're thrilled to be able to help
Gb Apk Byte
A really cool
Kerry Wang
Maker
@gb_apk_byte Thank you!
Norman Tran
Love that you make writing recommendations not just EASIER but also more EFFECTIVE. I think writing an effective rec is definitely a skill, and in fact a poorly written one is more harm than good. Thanks for making this.
Kerry Wang
Maker
@norman_tran Thanks Norman! Completely agree - we did user interviews before building this to understand the experience and motivations of the recommenders. We realized it actually takes quite a lot of effort to write a good recommendation, especially one that is balanced and unbiased. We designed our product to decrease the effort, because the words of a past colleague is so valuable. Please let me know if you have any feedback to make it even better!
Carl Peaslee
Hiring ain’t easy but search light seems like a great way to find top talent.
Kerry Wang
Maker
@carlpeaslee Thanks Carl! That's our goal - lmk if you have any feedback :)
Zach Rutta
Wow! Not only is this going to be super helpful for me, but I know this will be a super helpful tool for many others!
Kerry Wang
Maker
@zrutta44 So glad to hear, please let us know if you have feedback as both a candidate and recommender
Amber Feng
Nice! Excited to see this. (:
Kerry Wang
Maker
@amfeng Thanks Amber :)
Claire Shaw
Great product that makes writing references easier for recommenders and more useful for job seekers. Congratulations on the successful launch! 🎉
Kerry Wang
Maker
@claireshaw Thanks Claire! That's the goal 💪🏼
Julia DeWahl
This is so great! A huge need right now.
Kerry Wang
Maker
@julia_dewahl1 Thanks Julia, appreciate you using our platform to support your teammates
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