Cold Recruiting Pitch
How to poach top talent from competitors by focusing on their career trajectory.
📋 Template
Subject: Your background at [Their Company] / Quick question Hi [Name], I was just looking at your LinkedIn profile and was incredibly impressed by your trajectory at [Their Company], especially your work on [Specific project or skill listed on their profile]. I head up recruiting for [Your Company]. We are a [Stage/Size] startup backed by [Investor/Credential], and we're currently building [Brief description of exciting product]. We are looking for a [Role] to come in and completely own [Area of responsibility]. Based on your background, I genuinely think you could fast-track your career here. I know you aren't actively looking right now, but would you be open to a casual, 10-minute exploratory chat this week just to hear what we're building? No pressure either way. Best, [Your Name]
💡 Pro Tip
Top performers are rarely looking for a job. You have to sell the 'opportunity' and the 'ownership' rather than just a slight bump in salary.
📌 When to Use This Template
Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Startups
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