Discreet Recruiter Outreach Templates

Hi [Name],

Hope you are well. Wanted to send a quiet note - I am starting to explore what is next, confidentially. Current role is still strong and my employer does not know I am looking, so discretion matters.

If anything crosses your desk around [role type], [industry], [comp range] I would be open to a conversation. No rush, no urgency. Just wanted to quietly put it on your radar.

Thanks in advance for keeping this between us.

[Your name] / [personal email] / [personal phone]

Hi [Name],

I came across your work on the [role] searches at [Company] - I know you have placed several people there. I am exploring what is next, confidentially, and [Company] is high on my list.

Would you be open to a 15-minute conversation? Anything we discuss would stay between us - my current employer has no visibility into this process.

Happy to share more on background and what I am thinking.

[Your name] / [personal email] / [personal phone]

Hi [Name],

One more thing I want to make sure is clear as we start this process - this search is strictly confidential. My current employer is not aware I am exploring, and it is important that stays the case.

Specifically, please:
• Do not contact anyone at [Current Employer] without my explicit approval.
• Do not list me on any active candidate rosters shared outside your immediate team.
• Only reach me on my personal email ([personal email]) and personal phone.
• Any background or reference checks wait until after offer.

I know you handle all of this professionally. I just want to put it in writing.

Thanks -
[Your name]