Recruiter outreach
Recruiter Message Template After a Layoff
Short and specific wins. Lead with your target role, one or two relevant strengths, and a clear ask.
Cold message to a recruiter
Hi [Name], I'm a [your role] with [X years] in [domain]. My position was recently eliminated in a layoff, and I'm actively looking for [target role] roles. I'd love to be considered for openings on your team — recent highlights: [one or two impact bullets]. Happy to share my resume. Thanks for your time!
Following up on a specific role
Hi [Name], I just applied for the [role title] (req [#]) and wanted to flag my interest directly. I bring [one key strength relevant to the role] and [a quantified result]. I'd welcome the chance to talk about how I could contribute. Thank you!
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