Tech Recruiting Cold Calling Script

Hi, is this {{candidate_name}}?

Hey {{candidate_name}}, this is {{your_name}} from {{your_agency}}. I'm a tech recruiter specializing in {{tech_specialty}} roles.

I know developers hate recruiting calls, so I'll be direct—do you have 45 seconds?

Cool. I came across your profile and saw your experience with {{their_tech_stack}}. I have a {{position_level}} {{position_type}} role at {{company_name}} that I think could be interesting.

[LISTEN for reaction]

Here's the quick pitch: They're a {{company_description}} working on {{project_type}}. The role is {{remote_status}}, pays {{salary_range}}, and the tech stack is {{tech_stack}}.

What's your situation—are you heads down on something, or open to hearing more?

[LISTEN - Gauge their interest level]

[If interested:] Great. Let me give you the full picture:

The team is {{team_size}} engineers. They're using {{tech_stack}} and the main challenge is {{technical_challenge}}. The engineering culture is {{culture_description}}—{{culture_example}}.

What matters most to you in your next role—is it the tech, the team, compensation, or something else?

[LISTEN and tailor]

Based on what you're telling me, I think this could be a solid fit. Would you be open to a quick intro call with the engineering manager? No commitment—just a conversation to see if there's mutual interest.

How's {{day}} at {{time}}?

Hey {{candidate_name}}, this is {{your_name}} from {{your_agency}}.

I'm a tech recruiter and I have a {{position_level}} {{position_type}} role at {{company_name}} that I think would interest you based on your {{their_tech_stack}} experience.

It's {{remote_status}}, pays {{salary_range}}, and the tech stack is {{tech_stack}}.

Give me a call at {{your_phone}} or shoot me an email. Again, {{your_phone}}. Talk soon.