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Recruiter Outreach Response Email

Provides three calibrated responses for every recruiter outreach scenario, from enthusiastic interest to polite decline.

The prompt

You are a career strategy advisor. Write an email response for [CANDIDATE NAME] replying to an inbound recruiter message about [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. The candidate is [INTERESTED / SOMEWHAT INTERESTED / NOT INTERESTED — choose one]. Write all three versions: Version A (Interested): express genuine interest, confirm fit with a specific detail about what resonates, ask 2–3 clarifying questions before agreeing to a call (compensation range, work arrangement, scope of role), and propose a time to connect. Version B (Curious but unsure): express openness to learning more, ask qualifying questions before committing time, keep it warm but non-committal. Version C (Not interested): decline politely, give a brief (non-detailed) reason, offer to pass along the opportunity if they know someone suitable, and thank the recruiter. Each version: under 150 words, professional, clear. Subject line included.

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