Top Ways to Repel Candidates: Dud Tips for Recruiters

Aren’t you tired of candidates actually responding to your emails? Everyone knows that a well-written email increases the chances of a candidate's reply, so today, we share a handy guide to guarantee radio silence in your inbox. 

Disclaimer: please don't follow these "tips". 

• Don't include a subject line: Intrigue them! Why would a candidate know who is writing to them and why? You might want to avoid mentioning your name or the company you work for. It’s all about mystery. 

• Generic talk: sprinkle your job description with words like "interesting," "professional," "famous," and "unique" without providing any specifics. Candidates will surely want to attend the interviews to reveal the company secrets! 

• Misspell a candidate's name: It will deter a specialist's attention from your email and leave an unforgettable impression. This might lead them to block further communication from you.

• Include several links in your email so Google and other services will mark them as spam. Candidates will simply miss your email. 

• Use mass email services: It only takes a minute to reach over a hundred candidates. Don't worry if a Senior C++ developer gets an email for a junior UI designer position – you might just hit on their secret aspirations!

• Embrace creativity: highlight words with italics, go wild with Caps Lock, play with colours, and add extra exclamation marks! Your email will stand out. Also, don't forget emojis! 😜

• Keep it informal: Why so boring? Begin your emails with a casual "What's up?" and sprinkle plenty of jokes.

By following these tips all at once, you will definitely receive 0 responses to your emails.

We hope you had a little giggle with our dud tips. But now, on a more serious note, here is a checklist – not a joke – on how to grab the attention of the top IT specialists.

1. Create a detailed job description: Outline the responsibilities, needed skills, and the project they will contribute to. 

Learn how to write an attractive job description. 

2. Grammar matters: Proofread your texts for typos and double-check a candidate's name. 

3. Write a compelling subject line: State the position and company name. 

4. Personalise your emails: Take the time to understand who you are contacting and figure out their needs and interests.

5. Delegate the task to specialists: IT recruitment agencies know all the intricacies of working with candidates around the globe and can streamline the recruitment process. 

If you struggle to fill an open IT position or find it hard to get candidates to respond to your emails, Lucky Hunter is here to help! Fill out the form on our website, and we'll contact you soon!