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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What does cold calling mean in recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Cold calling in recruitment means reaching out to candidates or clients by phone without prior contact. Recruiters use it to introduce job openings, start conversations, and source talent."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Is cold calling still effective for recruiters in 2026?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Yes, cold calling in recruitment can still work well if done carefully. With AI, automation, and personalisation, recruiters can boost engagement. This can raise success rates from 2–3% to as high as 18%."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the best tips for successful recruitment cold calling?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The best tips include researching the candidate, using a consultative sales approach, engaging on LinkedIn, introducing your company clearly, personalising scripts, opening politely, and following up consistently."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How many follow-ups should recruiters make after a cold call?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Most successful hires require persistence. Studies show that 80% of conversions happen after at least five follow-ups, but many recruiters give up after one or two attempts."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What mistakes should recruiters avoid during cold calling?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Avoid calling without research, relying on rigid scripts, skipping follow-ups, and failing to ask for referrals. These mistakes can reduce the success and credibility of cold calling."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is an example of recruiter cold calling?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "A recruiter cold calling example is introducing yourself, explaining a job opportunity briefly, asking if the candidate is interested, and offering to share more details or follow up later."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the 3 C’s of cold calling?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The 3 C’s of cold calling are Clarity, Confidence, and Consistency. These principles help recruiters make professional calls that build trust and improve candidate response."
      }
    }
  ]
}