What should I look for in a recruiter message?
Role, company, location, salary range, and the recruiter's relationship to the role. Vague InMails with no salary range or role details are often low-effort mass messages that are not worth your time.
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Yes, even if not interested, politely. If interested, ask for a quick call or role details. Specific questions separate serious recruiters from mass messagers, and a polite response keeps the door open for future roles.
Ask for salary range and role details in the first reply. Serious recruiters answer; mass messagers often do not. Filtering quickly saves time and reduces noise from low-effort outreach that wastes your attention.
Yes. When you find a recruiter who is responsive and aligned with your goals, keep them. Good recruiters are valuable contacts who can help across your career, not just for one role.
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