cold-email-writer

Write personalized cold outreach emails to hiring managers and founders.

Updated Sep 20, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AnasIsmai1/dotfiles --skill cold-email-writer-anasismai1
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cold-email-writer
Source: https://github.com/AnasIsmai1/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/.agents/skills/cold-email-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AnasIsmai1/dotfiles --skill cold-email-writer-anasismai1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Cold outreach emails usually fail because they read like cover letters or generic pitches. This Skill produces short, specific, human-sounding emails that reference concrete details about the target company instead of broadcasting credentials. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured Email Template: Provides a proven structure covering subject line, hook, location disclosure, experience-gap handling, background, connection, portfolio link, and closing. - Research Guidance: Directs gathering of a company-specific angle, recipient name, relevant projects, and stack overlap before writing. - Mistake Avoidance: Lists concrete anti-patterns (too confident, too humble, too long, too generic) with corrected examples, plus a full sample email. - Use Case: A developer finds a role at a startup with no referral. Provide the job description and company site, and get a 200-300 word outreach email with a specific hook drawn from the company's materials. ## Quick Start Write a cold outreach email to the hiring manager at this company using the attached job description and my background.

Frequently Asked Questions about cold-email-writer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a cold email to a hiring manager?▼

Open with a specific detail from the company's website or job description rather than a generic compliment, then briefly cover your background and connect it to the role. Keep it between 200 and 300 words and close with low-pressure, confident language.

What subject line works best for cold outreach emails?▼

Use a simple format like "Quick intro — [First Name Last Name]" with no clickbait, role titles, or sales language. A plain name-based subject reads as a personal message rather than a mass pitch.

How long should a cold outreach email be?▼

Aim for 200-300 words, with 150 as the minimum and 400 as the maximum. Longer is acceptable only if every sentence is specific to that company; cut anything that could apply to any employer.

Should I mention I'm in a different country in a cold email?▼

Yes, disclose your location early and casually if you are in a different country from the company. State it upfront and note you are open to figuring out logistics if there is a strong mutual fit.

How do I handle having fewer years of experience than the job requires?▼

Acknowledge the gap briefly and redirect to your shipped work, for example noting that your work is production-facing and inviting them to judge it directly. Do not apologize or dwell on the shortfall.

What are common mistakes in cold job outreach emails?▼

Common failures include generic openings like "I love your mission," listing achievements like a resume, overly confident or overly humble phrasing, and closings like "I look forward to hearing from you." Each has a specific corrected alternative in the template.