Passive candidate

Recruiting Email Templates

You can use the template below to try to source passive candidates for an open position that you have. Although passive candidates are not actively looking for a job, you can present them an opportunity that will be beneficial for them and your company.

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Subject Line: Interested in applying to be the next (job title) position at (company name)?

Dear (candidate name),

I hope this email finds you well.

My name is (your name) and I am the (your job title) at (company name). I came across your profile on (Linkedin, GitHub, etc) and i am really impressed by your experiences and skills in (add specific field or an achievement that got your attention).

We are currently looking for a (job title, add link to the job description) to join our team. I believe you would be a great fit and encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Let us schedule a call meeting if you are available sometime this week for us to have a conversation regarding the position and for me to get to know you better. How about (include date/time)? If not, please feel free to list some of your available time slots and we would be able to coordinate a day/time that works for the both of us.

Also, if you would like us to schedule a meeting via Skype or Zoom, that would work too so please just let me know.

Have a great day!

Kind regards,

(Your name)

(Your signature)