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OutreachCold email to a recruiter template
A short, specific cold email to a recruiter can open a door a portal never will. Here is a template you can copy and tailor.
What makes a cold email work
Keep it short, specific, and easy to say yes to. Reference the role, show why you are a fit in one or two lines, and make a clear, light ask.
Template
Subject: [Role] application, [Your Name]
Hi [Recruiter Name],
I saw the [Role] opening at [Company] and wanted to reach out directly. I am a [your role] with experience in [relevant skill or result], and I think I could be a strong fit.
In my current role I [one achievement with a result]. I have attached a short, tailored application. Would you be open to a quick chat?
Thanks for your time,
[Your Name]
Then follow up
If you do not hear back in about a week, send one short, polite follow up. Most replies come after a gentle nudge.
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Frequently asked questions
How long should a cold email be?
Short, a few sentences. Make it easy to read and easy to reply to.
When should I follow up?
About a week later if you have not heard back. One short, polite follow up is enough.