Job SearchTone: formal
Job Search: Recruiter Message After Referral
Post-referral recruiter follow-up.
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Subject Line
Following up after referral for {{job_title}}
Email Body
Dear {{recruiter_name}},
{{referrer_name}} kindly referred me for {{job_title}}, and I wanted to introduce myself directly.
Happy to provide any additional information.
If helpful, I can also share a concise summary of relevant outcomes and my availability for next steps.
To support review, I can also send measurable results from similar work and references to corresponding portfolio examples.
Let me know what format is most useful and I will adapt.Replace all {{variables}} with your actual information before sending.
Why This Template Works
1
Connects experience directly to role needs in a concise format.
2
Keeps language professional and recruiter-friendly.
3
Closes with a clear next step and complete contact details.
Best Practices
- ✓Customize each message to role, team, and company.
- ✓Include one measurable result from past work.
- ✓Keep emails short and easy to skim.
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