Low reply rates are rarely a messaging-only problem. They usually reflect weak candidate intent, poor timing, or outreach that arrives too late after sourcing.
32%Recently OTW replies
15%Passive baseline
10-15Batch size
Example query
- Keywords
- Outreach queue
- Location
- Recently OTW first
- Filters
- Contact enriched
- Experience
- 48h send window
Prioritize recently OTW profiles
Candidates who just opened themselves to opportunities respond more often. Put recently OTW profiles at the top of your outreach queue.
Send outreach while context is fresh
Delay between shortlist and first message kills momentum. Enrich contacts and launch outreach in the same session whenever possible.
Try this query in the live demo — 5 candidates, no signup required.
Keep messages role-specific
Generic templates underperform. Reference the candidate title, stack, and location in the first two lines.
Run small outreach batches
Test message variants on 10-15 profiles before scaling. Track reply rate by segment and refine weekly.
- Outreach recently OTW candidates first
- Contact candidates immediately after shortlist
- Personalize opening lines by role context
- Measure reply rate by candidate segment
