Networking That Doesn't Feel Gross

Strategic outreach. Genuine connections.

Networking shouldn't feel like begging. Cruit analyzes profiles, finds genuine commonalities, and helps you reach out in ways that actually get responses.

4-5x
referred candidates more likely hired (LinkedIn)
AI
finds genuine commonalities
3
personalized message variants per contact
The Problem

Why Networking Feels Hard

Your messages sound generic

"I'd love to pick your brain", they've heard it a thousand times.

You don't know what to say

Staring at someone's LinkedIn profile, trying to find a reason to reach out.

You get ignored or ghosted

You send messages into the void and hear nothing back.

It feels transactional

You hate feeling like you're using people to get ahead.

How It Works

Outreach That Gets Responses

Add Contacts

Import contacts from LinkedIn using our Chrome extension, or add them manually.

Discover Commonalities

Cruit analyzes their profile against yours and surfaces genuine connection points.

Get Personalized Outreach

Receive 3 message variants tailored for different goals, coffee chat, referral, or informational interview.

Features

Smart Networking Tools

Contact Management

Keep track of who you want to reach out to, when you contacted them, and what happened.

  • Import from LinkedIn via Chrome extension
  • Track outreach status and follow-ups
  • Notes and context for each contact

Commonality Analysis

Cruit compares your profile to theirs and finds genuine connection points.

  • School, location, and company overlaps
  • Shared interests and activities
  • Career path similarities

Personalized Messages

Get 3 outreach variants for each contact, tailored to different networking goals.

  • Coffee chat: Casual, relationship-building
  • Informational interview: Learning-focused
  • Referral request: Direct ask with context

Follow-Up Reminders

Don't let contacts go cold. Get reminded to follow up at the right intervals.

  • Automatic follow-up suggestions
  • Customizable reminder timing
  • Track response status
Why It Works

Why Strategic Networking Works

Higher Response Rates

Personalized messages based on real commonalities get significantly more responses than generic "I'd love to pick your brain" outreach. Referred candidates are 4-5x more likely to be hired (LinkedIn).

Genuine Connections

Build real professional relationships, not just a contact list. By leading with shared experiences and mutual interests, your outreach feels natural rather than transactional.

Save Hours of Research

What takes 30 minutes of profile-stalking, Cruit does in seconds.

Never Feel Spammy

Every message has a genuine reason to connect.

Testimonials

Connections That Converted

2 hours to response
"I've always hated networking. Cruit found that the VP I wanted to reach had gone to the same small college as me, 10 years apart. Led with that, got a response in 2 hours."
C

Chris N.

Senior Engineer, Tech Company

FAQ

Professional Networking FAQ

How does the Chrome extension work?
When you're viewing someone's LinkedIn profile, click the Cruit extension to import their information into your contact list. Cruit automatically finds commonalities and suggests personalized outreach messages.
Will my networking messages sound AI-generated?
No. Messages are personalized based on real commonalities like shared schools, mutual connections, or overlapping industries. They read naturally and serve as starting points you can customize further.
Does Cruit send messages for me?
No. Cruit generates message suggestions that you copy and send yourself. You maintain full control over every interaction.
How do I find the right people to network with?
Cruit helps you identify high-value contacts based on your career goals, target companies, and industry. It prioritizes people with shared backgrounds or interests, which increases response rates.
What if I don't have anything in common with someone?
Cruit analyzes profiles deeply to find non-obvious connections like shared interests, similar career transitions, or common industry challenges. If there's genuinely no overlap, Cruit will tell you and suggest a different approach.
How many networking messages should I send per week?
Quality matters more than quantity. Most career coaches recommend 5-10 personalized outreach messages per week. Cruit helps you maintain that pace without spending hours crafting each message.
Can I use Cruit for informational interviews?
Yes. Cruit can generate informational interview request messages that explain why you want to connect, what you hope to learn, and why that specific person is valuable to talk to.
Is networking really necessary for job searching?
Research consistently shows that 70-80% of jobs are filled through networking. LinkedIn data shows that referred candidates are 4x more likely to be hired. Networking isn't optional; it's the most effective job search strategy.

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Build genuine professional relationships with strategic, personalized outreach.

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