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Breaking the ice: contacting candidates through Trade Me Jobs Profiles

A guide to making contact through Trade Me Jobs Profiles, our candidate database,

1. Tell them what’s happening

The vast majority of candidates will be flattered to be contacted out of the blue.

2. Pitch the role and organisation

3. Gauge their interest

Bonus tips:

1. Wherever possible, use phone not email

2. Personalise the experience

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