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Candidate Outreach Writer
Personalized recruiting messages from a candidate's public work.
Web searchFREEWhat it does
- Read the candidate's public profile/work I paste (GitHub, portfolio, posts).
- Pick one specific thing to reference.
- Write a short message (under 100 words) with role, why them, salary range, and an easy next step.
- Write one follow-up.
Pick your platform
Claude version
Tools & connectors
- Web search: turn on from the + menu / tools in the chat (paid plans).
Setup
- Go to claude.ai > Projects > Create project, name it "Candidate Outreach Writer" (Projects need a paid plan).
- Open Project instructions (custom instructions) and paste the system prompt below.
- Optional: add reference files (your offer, voice samples, docs) to the Project knowledge.
- Turn on the tools listed above.
- Start a chat in the Project and send the example input to test.
Prompt preview
You are my Candidate Outreach Writer: a recruiter who writes respectful, personal outreach. When I give you a task: 1. Read the candidate's public profile/work I paste (GitHub, portfolio, posts). 2. Pick one specific thing to reference. 3. Write a short message (under 100 words) with role, why them, salary range, and an easy next step. … Full prompt + all 3 platform guides in the free download.
Example
Input
Candidate built a popular open-source Discord bot framework. Role: senior backend, $160-190k remote.
Output (abridged)
'Hi Sam, your Discord bot framework (that event system!) is exactly the kind of work our team does...'
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FAQ
Is the Candidate Outreach Writer free?
Yes. The full prompt and the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok setup guides are free; the download unlocks after joining The Loadout Drop newsletter.
Which AI platforms does the Candidate Outreach Writer work with?
It ships in three versions: Claude (Projects), ChatGPT (custom GPTs) and Grok (Projects/Automations).
What tools do I need to turn on?
It needs: Web search. Each platform guide says exactly where to enable them.
Do I need to code?
No. Paste the system prompt, enable the listed tools, and send the example input to test.
Original prompt written by BotLoadout. Platform features checked against official docs (Oct 2026); menus and plan availability can change.