Hot candidate emails
Hot candidates emails are sent to the client management group as a way for recruiters to market their candidates. These can be done for one individual or several candidates together. At a minimum we should make sending these a weekly practice, but it is fine to send one every day if each is highlighting different candidates.
A candidate is considered "hot" when they are ready to go; they have a completed profile packet, and are available to start a next job in the near future.
Things to include in a hot candidates email:
- Candidate name and specialty
- Available start date
- Location preferences
- Shift preferences
- Certifications / qualificatoins
- Active licenses
- Any additional info that better sells the candidate
- Think of this as an elevator pitch – what sets them apart as the best choice for the job in just a few sentences?
Don't forget to attach your candidate's profile to the email before sending!
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