Top Recruitment Email Scripts to Re-Engage Candidates and Get More Responses


We understand the importance of nurturing relationships with potential hires, and let's face it, crafting effective recruitment emails can be quite the challenge. It probably won’t surprise you that some of the biggest struggles for most recruiters include low open rates and engagement when reaching out to candidates. According to industry statistics, the average email open rate for recruitment hovers around 20%, leaving the majority of your carefully crafted messages unread and unacknowledged.

But fear not, because we're here to help you overcome these hurdles and revolutionize your candidate re-engagement strategies. Our team of experts has designed a range of email templates tailored specifically for recruitment purposes, ensuring that your messages stand out in crowded inboxes and capture the attention of your desired candidates.

From tips and examples of subject lines, through ice breakers, presenting value, to CTAs, we provided you with a breakdown of all the most important email components, ready to use!

So why waste time and effort struggling to come up with compelling email content when you can tap into our library? Whether you're looking to reignite conversations with passive candidates, reengage with those who have gone silent, or simply enhance your overall candidate experience, our templates will be your secret weapon.

Let's elevate your candidate reengagement game and unlock your untapped potential together!

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Email scripts to reengage candidates

Campbell Nelson

As Head of Marketing, Campbell oversees all the content and online marketing here at Firefish.

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