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The four messages to have drafted cold

Walk through "The four messages to have drafted cold" in order, then name the proof that tells you it worked.

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The four messages to have drafted coldPractice these before the loop

  1. 1The invite. Confirm date, time with timezone spelled out, format (Zoom link or Soho address), interviewer names and roles and how long. End with a single contact line: "Reply here or text me if anything shifts."
  2. 2The prep note. Tell them what the stage is, who they'll meet and what to expect - including Cursor's no-AI-in-technical-screens policy if it applies. Reduce surprise; a prepared candidate performs better and feels respected.
  3. 3The status update. Even "still gathering feedback, expect to hear by Thursday" beats silence. Proactive cadence is the single biggest anxiety reducer in a loop.
  4. 4The warm rejection. Specific, kind, fast. Thank them for the time they spent, be honest that it's a no and leave the door genuinely open if it is.