Follow-up template
Reconnecting — new opportunity in {{industry}}
Re-engaging a previously interested candidate with a new role
Subject line
{{first_name}}, a new opportunity came up — thought of youEmail body
Hi {{first_name}}, We connected a while back about a {{previous_role}} opportunity. While that one didn't work out, I have a new {{role}} position at {{company}} that I think could be a better fit for where you are now. Would you be open to a quick catch-up call to hear the details? {{signature}}
Variables
{{first_name}}Prospect's first name
{{previous_role}}Replace with your previous role
{{role}}Prospect's job title or function
{{company}}Prospect's company name
{{industry}}Prospect's industry vertical
{{signature}}Your email signature
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Re-engage a silver-medalist candidate from a previous search. They already know your company.
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