{"id":17033,"date":"2021-08-10T11:25:04","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T11:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/?p=17033"},"modified":"2023-12-19T23:57:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T23:57:10","slug":"cold-recruiting-email-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/cold-recruiting-email-template\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Compelling Cold Recruiting Email Templates (+ 7 Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sending great cold recruiting emails could be the difference between attracting a <a href=\"#source\">star candidate<\/a> and losing them.<\/p>\n<p>But how do you <a href=\"#template1\">reach out to multiple passive candidates effectively<\/a>?<br \/>\nSimilarly, how do you <a href=\"#template3\">cold email referred candidates at scale<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p id=\"thisarticle\">A simple <strong>cold recruiting email template<\/strong> could be the answer.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll offer <a href=\"#no-nonsense\">eight no-nonsense cold recruiting email templates<\/a> to help you win candidates in different scenarios. Then, I\u2019ll suggest <a href=\"#practical\">seven practical tips<\/a> to enhance the effectiveness of your recruiting emails.<\/p>\n<p>Also, before we dive in, if you need a high-level look at the right way to use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/cold-email-templates\/\">cold email templates<\/a> and adapt them for your purposes, make sure to check out our guide.<\/p>\n<h2>Recruiting Email Templates: Table of Contains<\/h2>\n<p>(Click on a link to jump to the specific section.)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#no-nonsense\">8 No-Nonsense Cold Recruiting Email Templates<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#template1\">Template #1: When Reaching Out to a Passive Candidate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#template2\">Template #2: Emailing a Candidate You Found on LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#template3\">Template #3: Emailing a Referred Candidate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#template4\">Template #4: Recruiting a Candidate Whose Work You\u2019ve Seen Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#template5\">Template #5: A Short Email to Quickly Gauge Interest<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#template6\">Template #6: Emailing a Passive Candidate for a Referral<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#template7\">Template #7: When Sourcing Candidates for a Hard-to-Fill Role<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#template8\">Template #8: A Follow-up Email If the Candidate Doesn\u2019t Respond<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"no-nonsense\"><a href=\"#practical\">7 Practical Tips on Crafting Effective Cold Recruitment Emails<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<h2>8 No-Nonsense Cold Recruiting Email Templates<\/h2>\n<p>Cold emailing is an incredibly effective way of connecting with a prospective candidate.<\/p>\n<p><b>Why?<br \/>\n<\/b>Unlike cold calling, it\u2019s less intrusive and much more scalable.<\/p>\n<p>And while there\u2019s a lot that goes into writing excellent <a id=\"template1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/cold-email\"><b>cold emails<\/b><\/a>, you can use cold email templates to save time and effort and get started quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Here, I\u2019ll provide a handy cold recruiting email template for eight different talent acquisition scenarios. Feel free to use whichever template you think will best attract candidates.<\/p>\n<h3>Template #1: When Reaching Out to a Passive Candidate<\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Subject line: <\/i><\/b><i>[<\/i><i>Company name<\/i><i>] wants people like you, [first name]<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Hi [first name],<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>My name is [X], and I\u2019m the [<\/i><i>job<\/i><i> position] at [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>We\u2019re looking for someone to join our [X] team, and I came across your profile.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>[<\/i><i>Company name<\/i><i>] is a great place to work, and I understand if you aren\u2019t actively looking for something new at the moment. However, if you\u2019re open to hearing more about [company name] and the [<\/i><i>job<\/i><i> position], I think you\u2019ll be excited by what we have to offer.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Feel free to drop me a reply, and we can set up a call at your convenience.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Looking forward to hearing from you,<br \/>\n<\/i><i>[Your name]<br \/>\n<\/i><i>[Your designation (for example, <\/i><i>recruiter<\/i><i>)]<br \/>\n<\/i><i>[Company\u2019s name]<br \/>\n<\/i><i id=\"template2\">[Your <\/i><i>contact information<\/i><i>]<br \/>\n<\/i><i>[<\/i><i>Social media<\/i><i> icons (like a link to your <\/i><i>LinkedIn<\/i><i> and <\/i><i>Twitter<\/i><i> profiles)]<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Template #2: Emailing a Candidate You Found on LinkedIn<\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Subject line: <\/i><\/b><i>[First name], your <\/i><i>LinkedIn profile<\/i><i> is impressive<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Hi [first name],<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I recently stumbled upon your <\/i><i>LinkedIn<\/i><i> profile while researching potential candidates for [job opening] at [company name].\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I\u2019ve been over it a few times, comparing it with our current <\/i><i>open position<\/i><i> for [<\/i><i>job opening<\/i><i>], and have forwarded your info to our <\/i><i>hiring manager<\/i><i>. We\u2019re impressed with your expertise and think you\u2019d make an excellent addition to [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>We are a [short description of your company].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I know you\u2019re currently with [company], so this email may not be coming at the best time, but if you\u2019re curious about our company and the position, could we set up a call at your convenience?\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i id=\"template3\">Thanks for your time.<br \/>\n<\/i><i>[Email signature]<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Template #3: Emailing a Referred Candidate<\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Subject line: <\/i><\/b><i>[Mutual connection\u2019s name] recommended we get in touch<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Hi [first name],<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>My name is [X], and [mutual connection\u2019s name] forwarded me your contact info after sharing some insights into your impressive re\u0301sume\u0301. We currently have an <\/i><i>open position<\/i><i> for [<\/i><i>job title<\/i><i>] here at [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>], and I think you\u2019ll be a <\/i><i>perfect fit<\/i><i>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I\u2019ve included a link to the <\/i><i>job offer<\/i><i> and our company\u2019s homepage here [link].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i id=\"template4\">If you\u2019re interested in the position, shoot me a quick reply, and we can set up a call sometime this week.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Best regards,<\/i><i><br \/>\n<\/i><i>[Email signature]<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Template #4: Recruiting a Candidate Whose Work You\u2019ve Seen Online<\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Subject line: <\/i><\/b><i>Hey [first name], I enjoyed reading your <\/i><i>blog post<\/i><i> on [topic]<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Hi [first name],<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I discovered your Medium profile when researching content marketers. I did some further searching and found myself impressed by what you\u2019ve achieved at [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I\u2019m with [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>], and we\u2019re looking at expanding our content marketing team.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Based on your skills and expertise, I think you\u2019d be a <\/i><i>great fit<\/i><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Would you be interested in having a quick call so we can discuss more about the position?\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i id=\"template5\">Thanks,<br \/>\n<\/i><i>[Email signature]<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Template #5: A Short Email to Quickly Gauge Interest<\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Subject line: <\/i><\/b><i>Any Interest in joining our team at [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>]?<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Hi [first name],<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I\u2019m sure you get <\/i><i>emails<\/i><i> like this often, but I recently found your profile on [platform], and your background caught my eye.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I\u2019m part of the <\/i><i>recruitment<\/i><i> team at [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>], and I\u2019m reaching out because I think your experience with [X] would be an excellent fit for our current <\/i><i>job opening<\/i><i> for [job position].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Here\u2019s a link to the <\/i><i>job<\/i><i> description [link].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Would you be open to discussing more about the position?<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i id=\"template6\">Thanks,<br \/>\n<\/i><i>[Email signature]<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Template #6: Emailing a Passive Candidate for a Referral<\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Subject line: <\/i><\/b><i>Looking for a professional like you, [first name]<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Hey [first name],<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>My name is [X], and I\u2019m the [job title] at [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I found your information while looking through [website] and noticed you have extensive experience with [<\/i><i>skillset<\/i><i> or industry], which is why I\u2019m getting in touch.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I\u2019m looking to hire for [<\/i><i>job title<\/i><i>] in [city], and we could use someone with skills like yours.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I know that as you\u2019re currently employed with [company], you may not be interested. But I was hoping you could put me in contact with someone who has a similar background as yourself.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Of course, the opportunity is open to you as well. So if you\u2019d be interested in discussing more about it, that\u2019s fantastic too!\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Either way, I look forward to your response.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i id=\"template7\">Take care,<br \/>\n<\/i><i>[Email signature]<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Template #7: When Sourcing Candidates for a Hard-to-Fill Role<\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Subject line: <\/i><\/b><i>[First name], your experience with [area of expertise] is perfect!\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Hi [first name],<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I\u2019ve wanted to reach out to you for some time now, but I&#8217;ve been hesitant because I see you\u2019ve started a new position at [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>The <\/i><i>hiring manager<\/i><i> here at [<\/i><i>company name<\/i><i>] agrees that your profile on [platform] is very impressive and fits our requirements perfectly.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>This could be a shot in the dark, but if you\u2019re open to making a career move, I\u2019m looking to hire for a [<\/i><i>job<\/i><i> position] at our offices in [city].\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Would you be interested in hearing more about the position?<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i id=\"template8\">I understand if the timing isn\u2019t great. Let me know your thoughts, and we can take it from there.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Best,<br \/>\n<\/i><i>[Email signature]<\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Template #8: A Follow-up Email If the Candidate Doesn\u2019t Respond<\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Subject line: <\/i><\/b><i>Re: [subject of the first email]<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Hi [first name],\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>I imagine you\u2019re busy, but I thought I\u2019d send you another email in case you missed my first email.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>We are a [short description of your company] looking for an experienced [position]. We think you\u2019d be a perfect fit for the role and would love to have a <\/i><i>quick chat<\/i><i> with you about it.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Could I steal you away for 10-15 minutes sometime this week, or whenever else you\u2019re free?<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Thanks,<br \/>\n<\/i><i id=\"practical\">[Email signature]\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve had a look at some email examples, I\u2019ll go over some tips to further enhance your cold recruitment emails.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#thisarticle\">Go back to Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"source\">7 Practical Tips on Crafting Effective Cold Recruitment Emails<\/h2>\n<p>Here are <b>seven <\/b>tips to help create fantastic cold sourcing emails:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Source the Right Candidates<\/h3>\n<p>As a recruiter, simply sending out a blanket email to every prospect in the job hunt is a bad idea. It comes off as spammy and reduces your chances of making a solid impression.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there\u2019s no guarantee that every person you reach out to is a good fit.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why the success of your cold emailing recruitment efforts hinges on contacting the <b>right <\/b>job seekers. You can avoid losing time and find a great candidate by ensuring they possess the skills you\u2019re seeking.<\/p>\n<p>To start your sourcing emails right, it\u2019s best to <b>compile your own list<\/b> of potential candidates by going through LinkedIn and other job boards.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, when doing your research, these are the things you want to find out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The candidate\u2019s skills and qualifications<\/li>\n<li>Their overall experience<\/li>\n<li>Their career goals<\/li>\n<li>Their current employment status and position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will help narrow down the talent pool to candidates who best suit the role you\u2019re looking to fill.<\/p>\n<p>And while you\u2019re doing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/linkedin-prospecting\/\">LinkedIn prospecting work<\/a>, you can look at their professional experiences to gauge whether they\u2019d be a great fit or not.<\/p>\n<p>This will also allow you to learn more about the candidate, which will go a long way in your personalization efforts later.<\/p>\n<p>You could even use this as a chance to <b>warm up<\/b> your potential client.<\/p>\n<p><i>How?<br \/>\n<\/i>Perhaps you and the candidate have mutual connections you can use as an ice breaker. Or maybe, you could like and leave a comment on one of their posts. Creating even the smallest relationship can make your cold outreach that much more effective.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Put Some Time into Your Email Subject Line<\/h3>\n<p>All that research you\u2019ve done will be for nothing if the candidate never opens your cold emails.<\/p>\n<p>And, often, it comes down to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/cold-email-subject-lines\/\">subject line<\/a> to grab the prospect\u2019s attention and get them to open your email.<\/p>\n<p>When crafting your subject line, there are a few things you should keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Length<\/b>: Be mindful of your subject line\u2019s length; you don\u2019t want to make it too long. Doing so risks having the end cut off, especially if the candidate reads your email on their mobile phone. You also want to avoid making it too short. The ideal length is between 36-50 characters.<\/li>\n<li><b>Clarity<\/b>: This point ties in with length. While short and sweet is often the best way to go, it\u2019s not always the case with subject lines. By opting for fewer words, you risk making the subject unclear and annoying the candidate. Ensure that your subject line isn\u2019t ambiguous.<\/li>\n<li><b>Make sure they\u2019re not spammy<\/b>: Much like sales emails, you need to be critical of your subject lines.<br \/>\nIf it showed up in your inbox would it stand out from the hundreds of other cold emails you get? Does it get to the point, or does it sound a little too good to be true? If your subject line is something like \u201cmake millions with this once in a lifetime opportunity,\u201d you risk being flagged as a sender of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/how-to-stop-spam-emails\/\">spam emails<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Personalization<\/b>: Personalization isn\u2019t just reserved for the body of your email; it\u2019s essential to include some in your subject line as well. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experianplc.com\/media\/news\/2014\/experian-marketing-services-study-finds-personalized-emails-generate-six\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">One study<\/a> found that personalized emails increase the chances of having them read by 37%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ultimately, the best course of action would be to experiment with your subject lines to find what works for you. What works in some sectors might not work in others, but you\u2019ll be able to fine-tune your subject lines with time for the best results.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Personalize Your Email<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re sending recruiting emails or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/cold-email-follow-up\/\">cold follow-up emails<\/a>, you should always sprinkle in some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/features\/personalization-mass-emails\">personalization<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You might think that you could save time by using generic emails when sourcing talent. But you have an opportunity to craft a <b>targeted <\/b>message using all that research you did earlier.<\/p>\n<p>How much personalization you want to include is up to you, but it\u2019s generally a good idea to go beyond including just the potential candidate\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>You could drop obscure facts about the candidate, but be careful <b>not to go too far<\/b> and risk creeping out job seekers.<\/p>\n<p>If you share a passion, drop it in, but the most important thing here is to include relevant information to show that you\u2019ve done more than just looking up their name.<\/p>\n<p>You could also try some flattery. Consider mentioning something that you thought stood out on their profile, such as any projects they\u2019ve worked on or something they\u2019ve accomplished. Mention to them what impressed you most and why.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Focus on Them, Not You<\/h3>\n<p>When you reach out to a potential candidate regarding a job offer, don\u2019t make the whole email about you and your requirements. People\u2019s time is precious and explaining the basics here is a waste of everybody\u2019s time.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, if you\u2019re unsure how much detail you need, include a sentence or two on what your company does and mention the open role. Bear in mind that you can go into more detail once the candidate has expressed some interest in a job interview.<\/p>\n<p>The most important thing to remember here is to <b>put the focus on them<\/b> and <b>their career. <\/b>You could also consider including some data or social proof to pique the prospect\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Keep It Short<\/h3>\n<p>Your first thought might be to include everything the candidate on the job hunt needs to decide.<\/p>\n<p><i>The problem?<br \/>\n<\/i>If your email is as long as an essay, your chances of the candidate reading it plummet.<\/p>\n<p>At this stage in the cold outreach, it&#8217;s about <b>making contact<\/b> with the right person. And the best way to do this is to keep it <b>brief <\/b>by including only the key things needed to get your point across.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you can always include links to your company\u2019s homepage and the job description so the candidate can find out more information if they need it. The job interview is the best time to get into the specifics of the position.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you want to aim for an email of about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/technology\/archive\/2016\/02\/the-perfect-email\/462624\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">50 to 125 words<\/a> for the best response rates.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Make It Clear<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to keeping your email on the shorter side, it&#8217;s essential to make it clear and concise.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, nobody sends out a confusing email on purpose \u2014 but sometimes people make it unintentionally confusing by omitting certain details or using industry jargon.<\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons for this is a phenomenon known as the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2006\/12\/the-curse-of-knowledge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">curse of knowledge<\/a>.&#8221;<br \/>\nWhen you\u2019ve spent many years working in an industry or an organization, you begin to use the language you\u2019re most familiar with, even if it&#8217;s not often used by others.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of jobs have their own jargon that someone in another organization or industry may not understand. When writing your email to the candidate about an open role, <b>be careful about using buzzwords<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Even if they\u2019re familiar with the terminology, it can have detrimental effects. For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/0146167210386238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">a study<\/a> by New York University found that using jargon led people to believe a company was lying.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Use Automation Software<\/h3>\n<p>Recruiting is not easy.<\/p>\n<p>Identifying potential candidates, researching those candidates, reaching out to the best ones to find that great candidate, and then following up are all time-intensive activities.<\/p>\n<p>Without utilizing the <b>right<\/b> tools, this interview process takes longer than it needs.<br \/>\nFortunately, there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/cold-email-automation\/\">cold email automation software<\/a> that can make your life a lot easier.<\/p>\n<p><b>Workable <\/b>is an excellent recruitment tool you can use to help find and evaluate candidates. You can also consider using tools like <b>SourceHub <\/b>to search many social networks at once, cutting down on the time-consuming task of sourcing candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you could consider letting a recruitment agency handle the lead generation and job application aspects for you. However, handling it yourself gives you far more control over the process.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve identified a list of potential candidates, you can reach out and even send several follow-up emails with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/\"><b>GMass<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s that?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17035\" style=\"border: 1px solid #000000;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/gmass-1-1024x453.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/gmass-1-1024x453.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/gmass-1-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/gmass-1-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/gmass-1-1536x680.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/gmass-1-24x11.png 24w, https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/gmass-1-36x16.png 36w, https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/gmass-1-48x21.png 48w, https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/gmass-1.png 1885w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>GMass<\/b> is a powerful email outreach and marketing tool capable of working directly inside Gmail.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s popular among employees in large tech conglomerates like LinkedIn, Twitter, Uber, and Google. But GMass is also perfect if you\u2019re a solopreneur, small business owner, startup founder, or recruiting professional looking to streamline your hiring process.<\/p>\n<p>With GMass, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/mail-merge-personalization\/\"><b>Automatically <\/b><b>personalize<\/b><\/a> your outreach campaigns to potential new hires, including names, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/how-to-include-a-personalized-link-in-a-gmail-email-marketing-campaign\/\">links<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/how-to-include-personalized-image-in-email-marketing-campaign\/\">images<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/personalize-entire-paragraph-mail-merge\/\">paragraphs<\/a>, and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/new-feature-schedule-mass-emails\/\"><b>Schedule your <\/b><b>emails<\/b><\/a> to go out when the candidate is most likely to respond.<\/li>\n<li>Send <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/auto-follow-up-emails-until-reply\/\"><b>automated follow-ups<\/b><\/a> to potential candidates until they open, click on a link, or respond.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate the efficacy of your outreach efforts with <b>powerful <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/reports\/\"><b>campaign reports<\/b><\/a>. You get insights into various metrics like email open rate, reply rate, unsubscribes, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Save <b>any email<\/b> as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gmass.co\/blog\/campaign-templates-in-gmail\/\"><b>template<\/b><\/a> to be used again in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To start using GMass, all you need to do is <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/gmass-powerful-mail-merge\/ehomdgjhgmbidokdgicgmdiedadncbgf\">download the GMass extension<\/a> from the Chrome store and sign up for a <b>free trial <\/b>with your Gmail account.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#thisarticle\">Go back to Contents<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>A Cold Recruiting Email Template Can Do Wonders for You<\/h2>\n<p>As difficult as sending a cold recruiting email can be, it\u2019s a vital part of the recruitment process. 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