Ask a candidate for a referral
When a candidate isn't interested, asks if they know someone who might be.
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Not a cold email. This one is for people who already know you: customers, past prospects or contacts who asked to hear from you.
Subject lines
- Thanks, and one question(used in the template)
- Thanks, and one question
- Anyone you'd recommend?
The email
Email 1 · day 1
Thanks, and one question
Hi {{first_name}}, Thanks for getting back to me, and good to hear you're happy where you are. One question: is there anyone you've worked with who might enjoy the role? It's a senior backend position, fully remote in Europe. A name is plenty, or you're welcome to forward this to them. And I'll keep you in mind for future roles if you'd like. {{sender_first_name}}
{{first_name}} and similar are filled from each lead; after a “|” is the text used when the field is empty. Written for a recruiter after a candidate declined a role.
When to use it
After a candidate replies that they're not interested. Usually sent by hand.
Why it works
- Strong people tend to know other strong people.
- Thanking them first and keeping the ask light respects their 'no'.
- Offering something back (keeping them posted on future roles) makes it fair.
How to adapt it
- Repeat the core details of the role so they can pass it on easily.
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