Recruiting Ops • Best Practices
Best Practices for Recruiting Outreach Cadence
A practical cadence model for outreach that increases response quality while avoiding spam behavior.
February 27, 20268 min read
Cadence principles
Recruiting outreach should be precise, contextual, and easy to evaluate quickly.
The goal is response quality, not message volume.
7-day structured cadence
Use a three-touch sequence:
- Day 1: Initial profile introduction with one role-specific angle.
- Day 3: Follow-up with one new evidence point (stats or clip context).
- Day 7: Final touch with scheduling call-to-action.
Quality controls
Before sending, check:
- Program fit is explicit and specific.
- Profile link resolves fast on mobile.
- Contact options are visible without account creation.
What to avoid
Generic templates and multi-program copy-paste typically hurt brand trust and response rates.