They are a lot like the headlines for the pulpy magazines at the grocery store’s checkout counter. Their entire purpose is to grab your attention and cause you to, hopefully, buy the magazine.
Subject lines are the same thing, and hopefully, they open the email. Blog posts are the same thing, and hopefully, they click through and read.
Given how important these are, learning to write a good subject line or headline is critically important for us as recruiters.
Here are several high-performing structures to model from:
- The Ultimate Guide to Hiring: Everything You Need to Know
- Fill Your Role in Under 30 Days
- Headhunters: My Personal & Brutally Honest Opinion
- Case Study: How we transformed (company type) with one hire
- Hiring: Top 7 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Why You’re Struggling to Hire: Recruiting Solutions
- Avoid the Pitfalls: 8 Common Hiring Mistakes
- Internal or External Hiring: Which Should You Choose?
- The Good, the Bad, and the Recruiter: Is External Hiring Better?
- Unexpected Ways a Headhunter Can Make Your Life Better
- The Secret to Hiring: Uncover the Power of Headhunters
- Hiring: Top Experts Reveal What You Need to Know
- What the Pros Say: Unraveling the Mysteries of Growth
- Master the Art of Hiring: Strategies for Success
- Fast-Track Your Hiring Process: Fill Critical Roles Quickly
- The Brutal Truth About Headhunters: Insights from the Inside
- Case Study: The Game-Changing Hire That Elevated Our Client
- 7 Hiring Pitfalls and the Secrets to Avoid Them
- Recruiting Woes? Here’s Why You’re Struggling to Find the Right Talent
- Hiring Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make: A Must-Read Guide
- In-House vs. Headhunters: What’s the Best Route for Your Company?
- Recruiting Realities: The Unfiltered Truth About External Hiring
- Headhunters: The Unexpected Allies in Your Hiring Strategy
- Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Hiring with a Top Headhunter
- The Experts Weigh In: How to Navigate the Hiring Maze
- Growth Strategies from the Pros: What You Need to Know About Hiring
- The Complete Hiring Handbook: Insider Tips from Top Recruiters
- How to Cut Through the Noise and Hire Top Talent Fast
- Headhunters: Debunking the Myths and Revealing the Real Benefits
- Case Study: A Single Hire That Revolutionized Our Business
- Avoid These 8 Hiring Mistakes That Could Cost You Millions
- Hiring Dilemmas: Is Outsourcing the Right Choice for Your Company?
- The Recruiter’s Edge: Why External Talent Acquisition Might Be Your Best Bet
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Tricia Tamkin, headhunter, advisor, coach, and gladiator. Tricia has spoken at over 50 recruiting events, been quoted in multiple national publications, and her name is often dropped in groups as the solution to any recruiters’ challenges. She brings over 30 years of deep recruiting experience and offers counsel in a way which is perspective changing and entertaining.