Hi all, I've been dealing with candidates going completely silent after the first outreach message and I know a lot of you have run into this too.
Spent some time working through it last week, and here's what actually moved the needle for me:
- Send the first message with a specific reason you're reaching out, not a generic template.
- Follow up on day 3 with a different angle, not just "just checking in".
- Use a short video or voice note for the second touch, response rates jump noticeably.
Happy to clarify anything, hope this helps 🙏