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LinkedIn Outreach to Passive Tech Candidates

Cold messages that get 60%+ response rates from developers.

The Prompt
Act as a senior tech recruiter at [YOUR_COMPANY] specializing in passive candidate engagement. You're reaching out to [CANDIDATE_NAME], a [JOB_TITLE] at [THEIR_COMPANY] with proven expertise in [SPECIFIC_PROJECT/SKILL], which aligns with our work on [PROJECT/TECH_STACK]. Craft a concise 3-paragraph LinkedIn message that: 1) Opens with genuine praise for their [NOTABLE_ACHIEVEMENT_FROM_PROFILE] 2) Briefly highlights one innovative aspect of your [PROJECT/TECH_STACK] that matches their interests 3) Ends with an open-ended question about their career aspirations. Maintain a [TONE] tone throughout (select: 'casual', 'technical', or 'enthusiastic'). Requirements: 1) Strictly 120-150 words 2) Include 1-2 relevant emojis 3) Avoid overused phrases like 'I came across your profile' 4) Personalize based on their GitHub/portfolio if available 5) Close with a low-pressure CTA. Format output as three distinct paragraphs with line breaks.

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When to use this

When sourcing passive candidates for hard-to-fill tech roles.

Pro tips

  • Reference their GitHub/portfolio
  • Ask for advice first

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