Connect with Someone Who has Been Recommended to You email template

Why does it matter? 

Networking and contacting mutual connections are important to help grow your business and keep an active talent pool. Having this email on hand ensures that you will have a way to connect with someone who has been recommended to you.

When to send?

Send this email when you have reviewed the person who was recommended to you as a candidate, and you feel like they could be a good fit for one of the roles you are posting for.

What to include?

Make sure to include the name of the mutual connection, the prospect’s name, your name, the name of your company, as well as a brief description of your company and industry.

Template Email:

Subject line: Introduction from [NAME OF MUTUAL CONNECTION]

Hi [PROSPECT NAME]!

My name is [YOUR NAME], and I work for a firm called [NAME OF COMPANY]. I hope you are well.

Some of our mutual connections at [MUTUAL COMPANY NAME] speak very highly of you and of the work you do. We are a [COMPANY DESCRIPTION] company and work with many clients in the [ADD INDUSTRY] industry.

I’m reaching out to see if you keep all your options open and if you’re interested in discussing your career goals. I’m very impressed with your work and would love to explore future work opportunities with you. Would you be open to a call in the next few days?

Sincerely,

[SENDER NAME]