6 Top Distinctions Between Warm Calling & Cold Calling

#1 Purpose

Warm Calling: Builds upon existing relationships or prior interactions to generate interest in a job opportunity such as referrals or previous applicants Cold Calling: Involves reaching out to potential candidates who have no prior knowledge of the job opportunity such as sourcing candidates via job boards, social media or other channels

           

#2 Response Rate

Warm Calling: Typically has a higher response rate due to the established relationship or prior interest in the job opportunity Cold Calling: Typically has a lower response rate due to the lack of prior relationship or interest

           

#3 Preparation

Warm Calling: Requires less preparation as there is already a connection with the candidate Cold Calling: Requires more preparation to understand the candidate's skills, qualifications, and interests

           

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#4 Conversation Flow

Warm Calling: Easier to build a conversation flow as there is already some familiarity with the candidate Cold Calling: Requires more effort to build a conversation flow as the candidate is unfamiliar with the job opportunity

           

#5 Relationship Building

Warm Calling: Helps to build stronger relationships and trust with the candidate Cold Calling: Offers an opportunity to establish new relationships and gain new candidates

           

#6 Recruitment Cycle

Warm Calling: Generally results in a shorter recruitment cycle as the candidate is already interested Cold Calling: Typically results in a longer recruitment cycle as more effort is required to build interest and trust

           

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