Follow-up template
Follow-up on {{role}} position
Following up with a candidate who applied for an open role
Subject line
Following up on your application for {{role}} at {{company}}
Email body
Hi {{first_name}}, I wanted to follow up on your application for the {{role}} role at {{company}}. We've reviewed your profile and would love to schedule a brief introductory call to learn more about your background. Are you available for 30 minutes this week or next? {{signature}}
Variables
{{first_name}}Prospect's first name
{{role}}Prospect's job title or function
{{company}}Prospect's company name
{{signature}}Your email signature
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First recruiter outreach after reviewing an inbound application. Move quickly — top candidates move fast.
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