{"id":1808,"date":"2026-08-13T17:35:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T14:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.persiahr.com\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=1808"},"modified":"2026-09-21T15:12:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T12:12:05","slug":"referral_outreach","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/help.persiahr.com\/en\/docs\/referral_outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Referral Outreach Email Template"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Employee referrals are one of the most effective ways to attract strong candidates. Referral outreach emails often have a higher open rate because they leverage social proof and the trust people place in a mutual connection.<\/p>\n<h3>When Should You Send a Referral Outreach Email?<\/h3>\n<p>Send the message within 24\u201348 hours of receiving the candidate\u2019s contact information from an employee or colleague. Reaching out promptly helps keep the referral relevant and increases the chances of getting a response.<\/p>\n<h3>What Should You Include in a Referral Outreach Email?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mutual connection<\/strong>. Mention the person who referred the candidate in the very first sentence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal recommendation<\/strong>. Highlight the specific professional skills or qualities that your mutual connection praised.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A clear, concise opportunity<\/strong>. Briefly explain what the role is about and why you think the candidate could be a good fit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A simple call to action<\/strong>. Suggest a short introductory call at a time and in a format that works for the candidate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Referral Outreach Email Template<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Subject<\/strong>: [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME] \u2014 Referred by [CONTACT NAME]<\/p>\n<p>Hello [NAME],<\/p>\n<p>[CONTACT NAME] shared your contact information with me. We [HOW YOU KNOW EACH OTHER \/ YOUR VERSION], and they spoke very highly of your professional experience and expertise in [FIELD \/ SKILLS].<\/p>\n<p>We currently have an opening for a [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY NAME]. Based on [CONTACT NAME]\u2019s recommendation, we believe your experience and skills could be a great match for what we\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d be happy to introduce myself, tell you more about the role, and answer any questions you may have. Would you be available for a quick chat on [DATE \/ TIME]?<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n<p>Best regards,<br \/>\n[YOUR NAME]<br \/>\n[TITLE, COMPANY NAME, CONTACT DETAILS]<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Tip for Recruiters<\/strong>: Use an <a href=\"https:\/\/persiahr.com\/\">ATS recruitment automation system<\/a> to keep track of referral candidates and outreach templates, making it easier to build a consistent and positive Candidate Experience.<\/p>\n<h6>\u00a9 PersiaHR<br \/>\nWhen republishing these materials, a link to the <a href=\"https:\/\/persiahr.com\/\">PersiaHR<\/a> website is required.<\/h6>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employee referrals are one of the most effective ways to attract strong candidates. Referral outreach emails often have a higher open rate because they leverage social proof and the trust people place in a mutual connection. When Should You Send a Referral Outreach Email? 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