Technical Recruiter Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, Opening hook In my last role I led the recruitment for a growing tech team, and I could see how a tight pipeline and solid candidate assessment changes momentum. We filled a critical SCADA engineer role in under six weeks, using targeted sourcing across GitHub, Reddit threads, and university feeds to reach passive candidates directly. The result was a cleaner shortlist and fewer late-stage drop-offs, which mattered when the team was shipping core platform updates. Skills alignment I bring hands-on experience with candidate sourcing, technical screening, and pipeline management. I’m comfortable with coding tests, behavioural interviews, and structured scoring to remove bias. I’ve collaborated closely with hiring managers to define profiles, set interview cadence, and track stages in our applicant tracking system. I’m drawn to roles where rigorous yet practical assessment and clear communication help teams move faster. Evidence story At [Previous Company], we reworked the screening process for software engineers and data roles. I introduced a two-stage technical screen plus a short project review and implemented median time-to-fill reductions that significantly improved offer-to-accept rates. It wasn’t about pushing more applicants through, but about raising the quality of candidates we presented and keeping candidates engaged through timely feedback and transparency. Professional close I’d welcome a conversation about how this aligns with [Company Name] and the technical hiring goals you have. I’m available to chat at your convenience and can share more concrete examples from my recent work. Kind regards, [Your Name]