Hello {{first_name}}
I spent 3 weeks manually searching job boards before I realized AI could do it in 60 seconds.
I came to Canada as an international student. My first jobs were washing dishes and working in restaurants. I figured out the job market the hard way by doing everything manually, slowly, and wrong.
Now, as an ex-recruiter who has helped 3,000+ immigrants land jobs since 2021, I see job seekers making the exact same slow mistake I made.
Here is the faster way.
Step 1: Open Claude
Click Connectors, then Add Apify. Enable Web Search.
Step 2: Upload your resume and paste this exact prompt
"Find me 20 job openings for [Job Title] that match my resume. For each role, list: job title, company, location, salary range, application link, and the top 3 skills required."
Claude searches job boards and company career pages automatically. In under 60 seconds, you have 20 matched jobs with everything you need to act.
Step 3: Do not apply yet
Go to the company LinkedIn page. Find the hiring manager. Use this referral outreach template to reach them before you apply.
“Hello Name, I see that you are working as a Job Title, that is commendable!!!
My Skill #1 and Skill #2 expertise aligns with your company's requirements. Would you be open to helping me be part of your team?”
Step 4: Send them a cold email
Use this template:
“Hello [Recruiter/HR Name],
I came across your profile and was impressed by your journey in [Company/Industry], especially your work around [something specific from their LinkedIn or company].
My background is in [skill #1], [skill #2], and [skill #3] which directly aligns with the role that Company Name demands. But more importantly, I have never approached my work like a checkbox emplo yee. I bring a mix of [Leadership skill #1], [entrepreneurial skill #2], and a sharp understanding of both [Industry 1] and [Industry 2], which allows me to solve problems with a broader, more strategic lens.
I would genuinely love to hear your perspective on what makes someone successful in this role. Would you be open to a quick 15-minute coffee chat this week or next?”
Pro tip: Send your cold email on Monday at 9am. That single timing change moves you to the top of the inbox.
According to LinkedIn, referred candidates are 4x more likely to get hired than cold applicants.
MPM Fam is Winning 🔥
Tejaswi received a Senior Business Systems Analyst offer at CIBC. She said consistent effort, preparation, and the right guidance made all the difference.
If you are looking for a job and need our 1-on-1 support, book a discovery call with our team and see if this is for you.
Go win the week!
Chetanya Sharma