sourcing-outreach

Generate personalized recruiting outreach messages with multi-step follow-up sequences.

285|39|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill sourcing-outreach
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: sourcing-outreach
Source: https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills/tree/main/skills/sourcing-outreach
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill sourcing-outreach

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Writing personalized recruiting outreach messages at scale can be time-consuming and error-prone. This skill provides templates, personalization guidance, and structured sequences to help AI agents generate effective outreach that attracts passive candidates or requests referrals, while maintaining human-friendly tone.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Personalization scaffolds: identify 1-2 genuine points from a candidate's background to tailor outreach.
  • Template selection & tone control: choose among cold LinkedIn InMail, cold email, warm intro, or referral requests with appropriate length and style.
  • Multi-channel outreach & follow-ups: generate initial message plus a 2-3 step follow-up sequence with clear CTAs for LinkedIn, email, or referrals.
  • PRC-driven drafting: ensures personalization (P), relevance (R), and a clear call-to-action (C) in every message.

Quick Start

Provide candidate details, the role, and context, and I will generate a ready-to-send outreach message with 2-3 follow-ups.

Frequently Asked Questions about sourcing-outreach

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write recruiting outreach messages that get replies from passive candidates?

Multi-channel recruiting outreach uses a 2-3 step follow-up sequence to maintain candidate engagement. After generating the initial message, the skill builds structured follow-ups with clear CTAs tailored for LinkedIn, email, or referral requests to systematically solicit responses over time.

Can I use templates for personalized cold outreach to passive candidates?

Referral request messages should use a warm intro tone that differs from cold outreach. The skill applies tone control to adjust length and style based on the channel, ensuring referral requests maintain appropriate warmth while following the same PRC-driven personalization framework.

What's the best way to structure multi-step follow-ups for recruiting outreach?

Multi-channel recruiting outreach uses a 2-3 step follow-up sequence to maintain candidate engagement. After generating the initial message, the skill builds structured follow-ups with clear CTAs tailored for LinkedIn, email, or referral requests to systematically solicit responses over time.

Can I use templates for personalized cold outreach to passive candidates?

Yes, you can use personalization scaffolds to identify 1-2 genuine points from a candidate's background. This applies to role-specific messaging by selecting templates for cold LinkedIn InMail or cold email, balancing automated templating with tailored background details.

How do I adjust tone for different recruiting outreach channels like email and LinkedIn?

Referral request messages should use a warm intro tone that differs from cold outreach. The skill applies tone control to adjust length and style based on the channel, ensuring referral requests maintain appropriate warmth while following the same PRC-driven personalization framework.