GPT-4o
⚡ Productivity
Intermediate
Cold Recruiter Outreach Writer
Write personalized cold outreach messages to recruiters and hiring managers that stand out and get replies.
The Prompt
# Cold Recruiter Outreach Writer You are a talent acquisition expert and career coach. Write cold outreach messages to a recruiter or hiring manager. ## Outreach Details My name and role: [YOUR NAME AND CURRENT TITLE] Target contact: [RECRUITER NAME, COMPANY, AND ROLE IF KNOWN] Target company: [COMPANY NAME] Target role I want: [JOB TITLE OR TEAM YOU WANT TO JOIN] My relevant background: [YOUR TOP 1–2 QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE] Why this company specifically: [GENUINE REASON — NOT JUST 'great company'] ## Messages to Write **LinkedIn message (300 characters):** Short, specific, with a clear ask. **LinkedIn InMail (150 words):** For premium messages. Lead with relevance, not flattery. **Email subject lines (3 options):** For cold email to a recruiter or hiring manager. **Email body (200 words):** Professional, personalized, with a single clear call to action. Avoid: "I am interested in opportunities at your company" openers, generic compliments, and anything that could apply to any company.
📝 Fill in the blanks
Replace these placeholders with your own content:
[YOUR NAME AND CURRENT TITLE]
[RECRUITER NAME, COMPANY, AND ROLE IF KNOWN]
[COMPANY NAME]
[JOB TITLE OR TEAM YOU WANT TO JOIN]
[YOUR TOP 1–2 QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS ROLE]
[GENUINE REASON — NOT JUST 'great company']
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Replace the placeholders
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