Developers are in high demand, and having a strong strategy on how to connect with them will help you source high-quality candidates and help build a robust talent pool.
Consider sending this email as soon as you have decided that you are going to look for new candidates to fill a developer position.
Make sure to include your name, the title of the open position, the company name, where you found the candidate, and the days/times to connect.
Subject line: Are you open to new opportunities?
Dear [CANDIDATE NAME],
My name is [NAME OF RECRUITER] and I work for a company called [NAME OF COMPANY]. I hope you are well.
I came across your profile on [SITE/SOURCE] and I’m reaching out to see if you are open to discussing a Developer position that I am recruiting for. Your background and qualifications closely match the role, and I would love to tell you more about our company and the position.
It's all right if you are not actively looking for something new at the moment, but if you’re open to hearing more, can we schedule a call some time this week? How about [DAY & TIME]? If not, let me know what days/times work best for you.
Sincerely,
[SENDER NAME]