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How to reach out to Thumbtack recruiters
We have helped hundreds of people make their job search more efficient and find great jobs more quickly with less frustration. Now, we want to share our valuable date, inside information, and important tips to help you land your dream job, too.
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Find company recruiter email addresses
After you apply for a role online, don't just wait to hear back (because you likely will not). Instead, you should aways follow up on your applications by sending a cold email to the company recruiter. Personalize it based on your connection the recruiter and the company so that you increase the chances they open it.
At Pathrise, candidates who follow up with cold emails after submitting their applications triple their response rate. If you are not sure what to say, use this guide with our cold email template to help you.
In order to help you successfully send cold emails, we have compiled email addresses for recruiters at many of the top tech companies. Check out our guide and email list to help you send great cold emails, too!
How to get a job at Thumbtack
When you see an opportunity that works well with your experience, start the process by doing research on the company. Learn about their values, mission, culture, and products by checking out their About page, Culture page, and Careers page. Then, prepare your interview responses with that information.
About Thumbtack:
Mission: To help everyone do life's work with joy and purpose.
Get more inside information on Thumbtack, including interview questions and processes, in our How to get a job at Thumbtack guide.
For more help on your job search, check these guides with step-by-step information:
Personalize the email for your role
When you reach out in your cold emails, you need to hit the right points for your role. Use these tips to ensure you are catching their eye so they move you forward.
When you email the:
Thumbtack software engineering recruiter, make sure you research the programming languages that they use and highlight your expertise in each one.
Thumbtack product design recruiter, make sure your portfolio showcases all of your skills throughout the entire design process.
Thumbtack data science recruiter, make sure you mention relevant projects that match the goals of the company.
Thumbtack marketing recruiter, make sure you quantify the results in your background statements because it is more impressive.
Thumbtack product management recruiter, make sure you research their products heavily and talk about how your background connects to their current work.
Thumbtack sales recruiter, make sure you focus on how you approach your funnels differently and why you are the right fit for this specific team.
How to write cold emails for job applications
You can use our template to send strong cold emails along with your applications.
Hi [recruiter name],
[Personal greeting and intro]. [Include reason for reaching out].
[Insert interest in company’s product/values/mission and a follow up statement tying in your background]. [insert any other relevant background information - tie it into the job description].
[Tie interest in company and background into a closing statement]. [End with an ask to connect or to move forward in the process].
Best, [Your name]
Here is the template filled out so you can get a sense for how to do it yourself:
Hi [recruiter name]
I recently applied for the [position] I saw on [platform] and noticed you are a [role] at [company]. While I am not sure if you are the right person to contact, I definitely have the experience that the team is seeking.
As a Math major, I’ve taken the time on the side to perfect my code to analyze data problems. I’ve worked on 10+ data projects focusing on data cleaning, visualization, and prediction models using machine learning, neural network, and topic modeling. For example, with work in [impact statement], I can see myself leveraging those experiences to scale the data mountain at [company].
I know you are super busy, but I would appreciate the opportunity to hop on a quick call to learn more about [specific role/team]. Would you be free for a 15-minute call either [timeframe 1] or [timeframe 2]?
Best, [your name]
With recruiter email addresses and cold email templates at your disposal, you should be on your way to more application responses and interview requests.
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Thumbtack values:
- We’re passionate about knowing our customers and pros. Our goal is to help them reach theirs.
- We solve challenges by reasoning from first principles. What worked in the past isn’t the only way forward.
- We make each other better through collaboration, support and honest feedback.
- We go — we get things done. Just like our customers and pros.