Recruiter Contact Finder
Skip the ATS black hole. Find recruiters and hiring managers at your target companies and reach out directly.
Applying online is just step one
70% of jobs are filled through networking. When you apply online, your resume competes with hundreds of others. But when a recruiter or hiring manager knows your name before seeing your application, you jump to the top of the pile.
ApplyWave helps you find the right people to contact at your target companies — recruiters, hiring managers, and team leads — and gives you tools to reach out professionally.
From Job Posting to Personal Connection
Find a job
Save a job you want to apply for
Find contacts
We search for recruiters at that company
Craft message
Use AI to write a personalized outreach
Track response
Log contact attempts and follow-ups
How We Help You Connect
Smart Contact Discovery
Enter a company name and role, and we find relevant recruiters, hiring managers, and team leads using LinkedIn and public data.
LinkedIn Integration
See LinkedIn profiles directly in ApplyWave. Connect and message without leaving the platform.
Email Finder
For many contacts, we can find or generate likely email addresses based on company email patterns.
Message Templates
Use proven outreach templates that get responses. Personalize them for each contact in seconds.
Outreach Tracking
Log every contact attempt, track responses, and set follow-up reminders. Never lose track of a conversation.
Relationship Mapping
See connections between contacts. Know who to reach out to first and who might introduce you.
Who We Help You Find
Recruiters
Internal and external recruiters responsible for filling the role
- Usually first point of contact
- Can push your resume to hiring manager
- Good for initial referral
Hiring Managers
The person who would be your direct manager if hired
- Makes the final hiring decision
- Can bypass recruiter screening
- Harder to reach but more impactful
Team Members
People who work in the role or team you're targeting
- Can provide internal referral
- Give insights about team culture
- Often more responsive to outreach
How It Works
Select a target company
When you save a job, we automatically search for relevant contacts at that company. Or search any company manually.
Review suggested contacts
See recruiters and hiring managers ranked by relevance. View their LinkedIn profiles and role history.
Craft your outreach
Use AI to write a personalized message referencing the specific job and your relevant experience.
Send and track
Send via LinkedIn or email. Log the contact and set a follow-up reminder if you don't hear back.
Cold Apply vs Direct Outreach
| Cold Apply Only | Apply + Direct Outreach | |
|---|---|---|
| Resume visibility | ATS black hole | Recruiter sees your name first |
| Response rate | 2-5% | 15-25% |
| Time to response | Weeks (if ever) | Days |
| Feedback | Rarely | Often get insights |
| Relationship building | None | Future opportunities |
Why Direct Outreach Works
- Referrals are 4x more likely to be hired than cold applicants
- Recruiters remember names they've seen before — your application stands out
- You learn about roles before they're posted publicly
- Personal connection = feedback even if you don't get the role
- Building relationships compounds — one contact leads to more
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you find contact information?
We aggregate publicly available data from LinkedIn, company websites, and professional databases. We prioritize finding active recruiters and hiring managers at your target companies.
Is cold outreach really effective?
Yes, when done right. Studies show that candidates who reach out directly have 3-4x higher response rates. The key is personalization and timing — which ApplyWave helps you nail.
Won't recruiters be annoyed by outreach?
Recruiters expect to be contacted — it's their job. What annoys them is generic, mass messages. Our templates help you write personalized, respectful outreach that stands out.
How many contacts can I find per month?
Free accounts can find up to 20 contacts per month. Pro accounts have unlimited contact discovery with email finder included.
Do you provide email addresses?
When available, yes. We also generate likely email formats based on company patterns (e.g., firstname.lastname@company.com). Always verify before sending important messages.
Ready to connect with recruiters?
Find decision-makers at your target companies and reach out with confidence.
Start finding contacts