LinkedInFebruary 7, 20264 min read
Cold Outreach That Actually Gets Recruiter Replies
Stop sending "open to opportunities" notes. Here's what works.
Most cold outreach reads like a template because it is one. Recruiters reply to messages that prove you read their post.
The 4-line outreach that gets replies
- Line 1: reference something specific they posted or hired for
- Line 2: 1 sentence on your relevant outcome
- Line 3: a clear, small ask (15-min chat, resume look)
- Line 4: easy out — "no worries if not the right time"
The follow-up rule
One follow-up after 5 business days. Then move on. Persistence past that point becomes pestering.
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