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Cold Email Subject + Body Tester

Outreach that gets replies uses specific subject lines, names the person, has a short ask.

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Subject line

Body (1-2 short paragraphs)

Audience

Idle

Subject: specific + lowercase style. Avoid ALL CAPS, exclamation marks.
Body: 4-6 sentences max. Personalize — the recipient should know you did the homework.
The CTA should be specific and small. '15 min over coffee next week' beats 'let me know if you can chat'.
Sign-off includes full name, school, year, LinkedIn URL.

Is cold email unprofessional?

No — at least 30% of full-time roles come from warm or cold outreach, not job boards. The medium is fine; the message matters.

Should I follow up?

Yes — one polite follow-up after 5-7 days is normal. Two follow-ups max; then move on.

Do people actually reply?

Cold reply rates are 5-15%; warm reply rates (via mutual connection) are 30-60%. Always try warm first.

We score the message — we can't tell if your background is impressive in the recipient's domain.
Industry conventions vary; tech cold-email ≠ consulting cold-email.
Doesn't model body language / tone of any voice notes you might attach.