Using a Mutual Connection to Email a New Prospect email template

Why does it matter? 

Networking and contacting other businesses and recruiters using mutual connections is important to help grow the business, by maximizing the number of high-quality candidates one can obtain.

When to send?

Send this email soon after you have planned to contact a potential candidate through someone you know, who might increase your chances of starting a positive conversation with the candidate.

What to include?

 Make sure to include the name of the mutual connection, the prospect’s name, the title of the open position, your name, your company name, a brief description of your company, your location, and your company's specialty.

Template Email:

Subject line: Introduction from [NAME OF MUTUAL CONNECTION]

Hi [PROSPECT NAME]!

I got your name and contact info from [MUTUAL CONNECTION NAME] – I hope you don’t mind that I’m reaching out. 

We met last week and chatted about various roles that I’m recruiting for, and I saw that you are looking to hire a [JOB TITLE]. I’m reaching out to see if I can help you fill the role. We are a [COMPANY DESCRIPTION] based in [LOCATION], and we specialize in [ADD SPECIALTY]. 

I recently met with a few qualified candidates that might fit the criteria that you are looking for. Let me know if you are interested in collaborating with me, and I can have 3-4 vetted candidates in your inbox within the next week.

Would you be open to a call in the next few days to see how we can help you?

Sincerely,

[SENDER NAME]