Cold Email Templates
Cold Email Templates for Mobile and Specialized Roles
Referral request emails for React Native, Flutter, iOS/Swift, Android/Kotlin, security, QA automation and blockchain roles — copy, fill in the brackets, send.
React Native Developer
React Native Developer - Job Referral Request
Requesting referral for mobile development position
Subject
React Native Developer interested in [Company Name]
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope this finds you well! I'm [Your Name], a React Native Developer with [X years] of experience building cross-platform mobile applications. I came across the [Job Title] position at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]) and was impressed by [specific aspect - e.g., "your app's smooth user experience" or "your mobile-first approach"]. My experience includes: • Building iOS and Android apps with React Native • State management (Redux, MobX, Context API) • Native module integration and performance optimization • [Other skills - e.g., TypeScript, Firebase, Push notifications, App Store deployment] Resume: [Resume Link] Apps I've developed: • [App Name]: [App Store Link] / [Play Store Link] - [Brief description with download stats if impressive] • [App Name]: [GitHub Link] - [Brief description] If you think my mobile development background fits the team's needs, I would be grateful for a referral. I'd also love to hear about the mobile challenges you're solving at [Company Name]. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile] [GitHub Profile] [Portfolio Link]
Tips for success
- Include app store links if your apps are published
- Mention download numbers or ratings if impressive
- Emphasize cross-platform development efficiency
- Show understanding of mobile-specific challenges
- Reference their app if you've used it
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Showcase published apps with real users
- Mention performance optimization techniques
- Include both iOS and Android experience
- Show familiarity with native modules if relevant
- Demonstrate understanding of app deployment process
Don't
- Don't claim native iOS/Android expertise if you only know React Native
- Don't send broken app store links
- Don't ignore platform-specific guidelines
- Don't forget to mention testing and debugging
- Don't overlook their specific mobile tech requirements
Placeholders
[Name]Person's first name[Your Name]Your full name[X years]Your years of experience[Company Name]Target company[Job Title]Specific role you're applying for[Job ID if available]Job posting ID[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[App Name]Your app name[App Store Link]iOS App Store URL[Play Store Link]Google Play Store URL[GitHub Link]Link to project repo[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URL[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URL[Portfolio Link]Your portfolio website[Specific aspect]Something specific about their mobile appFollow-up email
5-7 days after initial emailFollowing up - React Native Developer at [Company Name]
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my previous message about the [Job Title] position. I'm still very interested in contributing to [Company Name]'s mobile experience. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]
Flutter Developer
Flutter Developer - Job Referral Request
Requesting referral for Flutter position
Subject
Flutter Developer interested in [Company Name]
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I'm [Your Name], a Flutter Developer with [X years] of experience building cross-platform mobile applications. I came across the [Job Title] position at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]) and was impressed by [specific aspect - e.g., "your beautiful Flutter app" or "your mobile - first product" or "your app's performance"]. My Flutter expertise includes: • Building iOS and Android apps with Flutter • State management (Provider, Riverpod, Bloc) • Custom UI/UX implementation • [Other skills - e.g., Firebase, Native platform integration, Performance optimization] Resume: [Resume Link] Apps I've developed: •[App Name]: [App Store Link] / [Play Store Link] - [Brief description with stats] •[App Name]: [GitHub Link] - [Brief description] If you think my Flutter development background fits the team, I would be grateful for a referral.I'd also love to hear about the mobile challenges at [Company Name]. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile] [GitHub Profile] [Portfolio Link]
Tips for success
- Include published app links if available
- Mention download numbers if impressive
- Show understanding of Flutter widget system
- Emphasize cross-platform efficiency
- Reference their app if you've used it
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Showcase published Flutter apps
- Mention state management approach
- Include both platforms (iOS/Android)
- Show custom UI implementation skills
- Demonstrate app store deployment experience
Don't
- Don't claim native expertise without it
- Don't send broken app store links
- Don't ignore performance considerations
- Don't forget to mention testing
- Don't overlook their specific Flutter requirements
Placeholders
[Name]Person's first name[Your Name]Your full name[X years]Your years of experience[Company Name]Target company[Job Title]Specific role you're applying for[Job ID if available]Job posting ID[Specific aspect]Something about their Flutter app[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[App Name]Your app name[App Store Link]iOS App Store URL[Play Store Link]Google Play Store URL[GitHub Link]Link to project repo[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URL[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URL[Portfolio Link]Your portfolio websiteFollow-up email
5-7 days after initial emailFollowing up - Flutter Developer at [Company Name]
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about the [Job Title] position. I'm still very excited about contributing to your Flutter-based mobile applications. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]
iOS Developer
iOS Developer (Swift) - Job Referral Request
Requesting referral for iOS position
Subject
iOS Developer interested in [Company Name]
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I'm [Your Name], an iOS Developer with [X years] of experience building native iOS applications with Swift. I came across the [Job Title] position at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]) and was impressed by [specific aspect - e.g., "your app's design and user experience" or "your innovative iOS features" or "your app's performance"]. My iOS expertise includes: • Native iOS development with Swift and SwiftUI/UIKit • iOS architecture patterns (MVVM, VIPER, Clean Architecture) • Performance optimization and memory management • [Other skills - e.g., Combine, Core Data, Push Notifications, App Store optimization] Resume: [Resume Link] Apps I've developed: • [App Name]: [App Store Link] - [Brief description with ratings/downloads if impressive] • [App Name]: [GitHub Link] - [Brief description] If you think my iOS development background is a good fit, I would greatly appreciate a referral. I'd also love to hear about the iOS engineering challenges at [Company Name]. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile] [GitHub Profile] [Portfolio Link]
Tips for success
- Include App Store links for published apps
- Mention SwiftUI if they use modern iOS development
- Show understanding of iOS design guidelines
- Emphasize native iOS experience
- Reference their app's features if relevant
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Showcase published iOS apps
- Mention specific iOS frameworks
- Include architecture pattern experience
- Show App Store optimization knowledge
- Demonstrate iOS-specific best practices
Don't
- Don't confuse Swift with Objective-C unless relevant
- Don't send broken App Store links
- Don't ignore iOS version requirements
- Don't forget to mention testing (XCTest)
- Don't overlook HIG (Human Interface Guidelines)
Placeholders
[Name]Person's first name[Your Name]Your full name[X years]Your years of experience[Company Name]Target company[Job Title]Specific role you're applying for[Job ID if available]Job posting ID[Specific aspect]Something about their iOS app[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[App Name]Your app name[App Store Link]iOS App Store URL[GitHub Link]Link to project repo[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URL[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URL[Portfolio Link]Your portfolio websiteFollow-up email
5-7 days after initial emailFollowing up - iOS Developer at [Company Name]
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about the [Job Title] position. I'm still very interested in contributing to your iOS engineering team. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]
Android Developer
Android Developer (Kotlin) - Job Referral Request
Requesting referral for Android position
Subject
Android Developer interested in [Company Name]
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I'm [Your Name], an Android Developer with [X years] of experience building native Android applications with Kotlin. I came across the [Job Title] position at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]) and was impressed by [specific aspect - e.g., "your app's Material Design implementation" or "your Android app's performance" or "your innovative features"]. My Android expertise includes: • Native Android development with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose/XML • Android architecture components (ViewModel, LiveData, Room) • MVVM/Clean Architecture patterns • [Other skills - e.g., Coroutines, Flow, Retrofit, Dagger/Hilt, Firebase] Resume: [Resume Link] Apps I've developed: • [App Name]: [Play Store Link] - [Brief description with ratings/downloads if impressive] • [App Name]: [GitHub Link] - [Brief description] If you think my Android development background is a good fit, I would greatly appreciate a referral. I'd also love to hear about the Android engineering challenges at [Company Name]. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile] [GitHub Profile] [Portfolio Link]
Tips for success
- Include Play Store links for published apps
- Mention Jetpack Compose if they use modern Android
- Show understanding of Material Design
- Emphasize Kotlin and modern Android practices
- Reference their app's features if relevant
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Showcase published Android apps
- Mention Jetpack libraries
- Include architecture pattern experience
- Show Play Store optimization knowledge
- Demonstrate modern Android best practices
Don't
- Don't confuse Kotlin with Java unless relevant
- Don't send broken Play Store links
- Don't ignore Android version requirements
- Don't forget to mention testing (JUnit, Espresso)
- Don't overlook Material Design guidelines
Placeholders
[Name]Person's first name[Your Name]Your full name[X years]Your years of experience[Company Name]Target company[Job Title]Specific role you're applying for[Job ID if available]Job posting ID[Specific aspect]Something about their Android app[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[App Name]Your app name[Play Store Link]Google Play Store URL[GitHub Link]Link to project repo[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URL[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URL[Portfolio Link]Your portfolio websiteFollow-up email
5-7 days after initial emailFollowing up - Android Developer at [Company Name]
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about the [Job Title] position. I'm still very interested in contributing to your Android engineering team. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]
Blockchain/Web3 Developer
Blockchain/Web3 Developer - Job Referral Request
Requesting referral for blockchain position
Subject
Blockchain Developer interested in [Company Name]
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I'm [Your Name], a Blockchain/Web3 Developer with [X years] of experience building decentralized applications and smart contracts. I came across the [Job Title] position at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]) and was excited about [specific aspect - e.g., "your DeFi protocol" or "your NFT marketplace" or "your blockchain infrastructure" or "your Web3 vision"]. My expertise includes: • Smart contract development with Solidity • DApp development with Web3.js/Ethers.js • Understanding of blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, etc.) • [Other skills - e.g., Hardhat/Truffle, IPFS, TheGraph, Smart contract security] Resume: [Resume Link] Key projects: • [Project Name]: [GitHub Link] / [Live DApp Link] - [Brief description] • [Project Name]: [Contract Address on Etherscan] - [Brief description] If my blockchain development experience aligns with your team's needs, I would greatly appreciate a referral. I'd also love to hear about the technical challenges you're solving in Web3. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile] [GitHub Profile]
Tips for success
- Include deployed smart contract addresses
- Mention specific blockchain protocols you know
- Show understanding of Web3 ecosystem
- Emphasize security awareness
- Reference their specific Web3 use case
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Showcase deployed smart contracts
- Mention security best practices
- Include DApp projects
- Show understanding of gas optimization
- Demonstrate blockchain protocol knowledge
Don't
- Don't claim expertise without deployed contracts
- Don't ignore security considerations
- Don't forget to mention testing
- Don't overlook their specific blockchain
- Don't send without Web3-specific portfolio
Placeholders
[Name]Person's first name[Your Name]Your full name[X years]Your years of experience[Company Name]Target company[Job Title]Specific role you're applying for[Job ID if available]Job posting ID[Specific aspect]Something about their Web3 product[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[Project Name]Your project name[GitHub Link]Link to project repo[Live DApp Link]Deployed DApp URL[Contract Address]Verified contract on blockchain explorer[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URL[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URLFollow-up email
6-8 days after initial emailFollowing up - Blockchain Developer at [Company Name]
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about the [Job Title] position. I'm still very excited about contributing to your Web3/blockchain initiatives. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]
Security Engineer
Security Engineer - Job Referral Request
Requesting referral for security position
Subject
Security Engineer interested in [Company Name]
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I'm [Your Name], a Security Engineer with [X years] of experience in [security domain - e.g., "application security" or "cloud security" or "penetration testing"]. I came across the [Job Title] position at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]) and was interested in [specific aspect - e.g., "your security - first approach" or "your security infrastructure" or "your bug bounty program"]. My expertise includes: • [Security domain - e.g., Application security, Penetration testing, Cloud security] • Security tools and frameworks (e.g., OWASP, Burp Suite, Metasploit) • Vulnerability assessment and remediation • [Other skills - e.g., Security compliance (SOC2, ISO 27001), Incident response, Secure SDLC] Resume: [Resume Link] Key achievements: • [Achievement - e.g., "Identified and fixed critical vulnerabilities in production"] • [Achievement - e.g., "Implemented security practices reducing incidents by X % "] [Certifications if applicable - e.g., CEH, OSCP, CISSP] If my security experience aligns with your team's needs, I would greatly appreciate a referral. I'd also love to hear about the security challenges at [Company Name]. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile] [GitHub Profile if relevant]
Tips for success
- Mention relevant security certifications
- Show understanding of security frameworks
- Emphasize proactive security approach
- Reference their security posture if known
- Include specific security achievements
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Highlight security certifications
- Mention specific security tools
- Show vulnerability research experience
- Demonstrate compliance knowledge
- Include security incident handling
Don't
- Don't claim certifications you don't have
- Don't ignore their specific security needs
- Don't forget to mention secure coding
- Don't overlook compliance requirements
- Don't send without security-specific examples
Placeholders
[Name]Person's first name[Your Name]Your full name[X years]Your years of experience[Security domain]Your security specialization[Company Name]Target company[Job Title]Specific role you're applying for[Job ID if available]Job posting ID[Specific aspect]Something about their security[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[Achievement]Specific security achievements[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URL[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URLFollow-up email
6-8 days after initial emailFollowing up - Security Engineer at [Company Name]
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about the [Job Title] position. I'm still very interested in contributing to your security initiatives. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]
QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer - Job Referral Request
Requesting referral for QA automation position
Subject
QA Automation Engineer interested in [Company Name]
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I'm [Your Name], a QA Automation Engineer with [X years] of experience in test automation and quality assurance. I came across the [Job Title] position at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]) and was interested in [specific aspect - e.g., "your focus on quality" or "your test automation infrastructure" or "your continuous testing approach"]. My expertise includes: • Test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium) • API testing (Postman, REST Assured) • CI/CD integration (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) • [Other skills - e.g., Performance testing (JMeter), Test management, Programming (Python/Java/JavaScript)] Resume: [Resume Link] Key achievements: • [Achievement - e.g., "Built test automation framework reducing testing time by X % "] • [Achievement - e.g., "Achieved X % test coverage for critical features"] GitHub: [GitHub Profile] If my QA automation experience aligns with your team's needs, I would greatly appreciate a referral. I'd also love to hear about the quality practices at [Company Name]. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile]
Tips for success
- Emphasize automation framework experience
- Show understanding of testing pyramid
- Mention CI/CD integration
- Include metrics (coverage, time saved)
- Reference their quality standards
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Showcase automation frameworks built
- Mention multiple testing types
- Include programming skills
- Show CI/CD integration experience
- Demonstrate quality mindset
Don't
- Don't focus only on manual testing
- Don't ignore programming requirements
- Don't forget to mention API testing
- Don't overlook their automation stack
- Don't send without automation examples
Placeholders
[Name]Person's first name[Your Name]Your full name[X years]Your years of experience[Company Name]Target company[Job Title]Specific role you're applying for[Job ID if available]Job posting ID[Specific aspect]Something about their quality practices[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[Achievement]Specific QA achievements with metrics[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URL[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URLFollow-up email
6-8 days after initial emailFollowing up - QA Automation Engineer at [Company Name]
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about the [Job Title] position. I'm still very interested in contributing to your quality engineering efforts. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]
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