Sample Email to Potential Candidate


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Subject: [[Company Name]] is looking for a [[Job Title]] / Interested in joining our team at [[Company Name]]? / Looking for great [[Job Title]] / Invitation to connect


Hi [[Candidate Name]],

I am [[Your Name]] and I work as a [[Your Job Title]] at [[Company Name]]. I saw your profile on [[Platform]] and I was really impressed by your experience in [[Add Specific Field or an Achievement That Caught Your Eye]].

Here at [[Company Name]], we are always looking to [[e.g. grow or teams with talented people and achieve great things together / collaborate with talented people who’d like to work with one of our clients, like X, Y, Z companies.]]

[[If you’re hiring for a specific role, it’s best to include specific information about the position, e.g. We are currently looking for a [[Job Title]] to join our team/work with one of our clients. I’d love to tell you a little more about this position and learn a few things about you, as well.]]

I’d like to talk to you so I can get to know you better and introduce our company to you.

Are you available [[Include date and time or a period of time, e.g. ‘sometime this week’]]? If so, I’d be happy to set up a call. I’m also happy to coordinate via email or LinkedIn, if you prefer.

I hope you have a great day.

Sincerely,

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]



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Subject: Job Opportunity – [[Job Title]] Position at [[Company Name]]


Hi [[Candidate Name]],

I came across your profile on [[Platform]] and wanted to reach out regarding a unique opportunity.

I work for [[Company Name]], and we’re looking to hire a [[Job Title]]. I think your experience in [[Field/Skill]] is a great fit for this role.

If you’re interested in learning more, I’d love to connect. Would you be available for a quick phone call on [[Date/Time]]?

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best,

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]



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Subject: [[Subject Line]]


Hi [[Candidate Name]],

While I was on your [[Platform]], I came across your [[Project or Accomplishment]] and just have to say, the work you’re doing in [[Field]] (and your passion behind it) is exactly what [[Company Name]] needs in a new [[Job Title]].

What do you say to grabbing coffee next week? We can chat more then and find out if it could be a match for you. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll set something up.

Best,

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]



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Subject: Thank you for your interest in [[Company Name]]


Dear [[Candidate Name]],

Thank you for sending open job application to [[Company Name]]! After reviewing your application, cover letter and resume, I realized that your profile could be a very good match for [[Job Title]] we have vacant.

That being said, I would like to ask you to fill our formal job application from [[Job Title]].

Here is the [[Link]]!

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

I look forward to reviewing your application!

Best regards,

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]



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Subject: New Job Opportunity at [[Company Name]] – [[Job Title]]


Hi [[Candidate Name]],

I hope this email finds you well. I know you applied to our [[Previous Role]] back in [[Month/Year]], and while we went in a different direction then, we kept you top of mind.

A [[Job Title]] position just opened up at [[Company Name]] and given your [[Detail about the Candidate]], I think you’d be a great fit.

I’d love to reconnect, discuss the role and hear about what you’ve been up to since we last spoke. Would you be available for a quick phone call on [[Date/Time]]?

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best,

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]



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Subject: [[Subject Line]]


Hi [[Candidate Name]],

Happy [[Day of Week]]!

[[Company Name]] is looking to hire a [[Job Title]], and your recent work on [[Project]] for [[Candidate’s Current Company]] shows me you could be a great match.

You see, we recently [[Company Accomplishment]] and our team needs someone with your background and expertise in [[Field or Skill]] to help us take the next steps.

I’d love to tell you more. Do you have 10 minutes to chat about this opportunity? If so, reply back with your phone number and a time that works for you.

Thanks in advance,

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]



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Subject: Join [[Company Name]]’s talent network


Dear [[Candidate Name]],

I am inviting you to join our [[Company Name]]’s talent network!

As a member of our talent network, you will get exclusive news about the industry, various cool projects we are working on, career advices, our employee success stories and new job opportunities you may be interested in.

I hope to welcome you to our talent network soon!

[[Link to Your Talent Network Landing Page or Form with CAT: “Join Our Talent Network”]]

Best regards,

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]



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Subject: Interested in a new job opportunity with [[Company Name]]?


Dear [[Candidate Name]],

I am [[Name, Job Title, Company Name]]. I am not sure if you remember, but we met [[Approximate Time Ago]], when you applied for [[Job Title]] at [[Company Name]].

I also told you last time that we would keep your resume in our talent database, and reach out to you when the first need arises. I am reaching back to you because we have a new job opening, a [[Job Title]].

I believe that your skills, characteristics and experience would make you the perfect candidate for this position, so I decided to reach out.

Would you be available for a call [[Include Date and Time]] to talk about this exciting opportunity?

If this time doesn’t work for you, please suggest a different time and I will give my best to adjust.

Have a great rest of the day, and I hope to hear back from you soon,

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]



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Subject: [[Subject Line]]


Hi Mr./Ms. [[Last Name]],

My name is [[Your Name]] and I’m a recruiter at [[Company Name]]. We’re currently looking for someone with experience in [[Skill]] for a [[Job Title]] opening.

I saw your profile on [[Platform]] and am really impressed by what you’re doing at [[Candidate’s Current Company]].

If you’d like to discuss this opportunity in greater detail, send me a good contact phone number and time to reach you. Or, feel free to contact me at [[Phone Number]].

Best regards,

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]



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Subject: [[Subject Line]]


Dear Mr./Ms. [[Last Name]],

Are you still be interested in working at [[Company Name]]? We are certainly not ruling out the prospect of working together with you in the future!

We currently have a [[Vacancy]] and think you would be a good fit for this role.

New vacancies which may spark your interest are also being added all the time on our careers page at [[Careers Page Adress]]

Apply now and become part of our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

[[Your Name]]

[[Your Job Title]]

[[Email Signature and Contact Information]]


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