A recruiter emailed you. Don't fumble the reply.

Whether you're interested, curious, or committed elsewhere, your reply sets your market value. Here's how to answer every recruiter scenario — or let AI.Reply draft it inside Gmail in one click.

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Interested, instantly

One click drafts an enthusiastic reply that confirms interest, states your notice period and asks the two questions that matter: compensation range and process timeline.

Polite pass, door open

Not the right role? The Decline button writes a warm no that keeps the recruiter pipeline alive — recruiters remember graceful rejections.

Negotiate from message one

Guided AI lets you hint 'interested but only above 25 LPA' and produces a reply that anchors salary without sounding demanding.

Thread-aware follow-ups

After three back-and-forths about JD, location and CTC, AI.Reply's replies still reference every detail correctly — nothing gets contradicted.

Real examples

You're interested

Incoming:Hi, I came across your profile and think you'd be a great fit for a Senior GRC Analyst role at a Big 4 firm. Are you open to a quick chat this week?
One-click reply:Hi Neha, thanks for reaching out — the role sounds like a strong match for my background in IFC and internal audit. I'm open to a call; Thursday after 4 PM works well. Could you share the compensation band and the JD beforehand so we make the call productive? Best, Abhishek

You want details first

Incoming:We have an exciting opportunity with a leading fintech. Interested?
One-click reply:Hi Rohit, potentially — could you share the company name, role level, location/remote policy and budgeted range? Happy to schedule a call once I can confirm it's mutually worth the time. Regards, Abhishek

You're not looking

Incoming:Following up — are you open to exploring this Risk Manager position?
One-click reply:Hi Neha, I appreciate the follow-up. I've recently committed to my current role, so I'll pass for now — but this is exactly the kind of position I'd want to hear about in the future. Please do keep me on your radar. Best, Abhishek

Questions

Should I reply to a recruiter even if I'm not interested?+

Yes, always. Recruiters rotate roles constantly; a two-line polite pass today gets you first call on a better role next quarter. Silence gets you deleted from their pipeline.

How fast should I reply to a recruiter email?+

Within 24 hours. Recruiters work shortlists top-down — slow replies often mean the slot is filled before your enthusiasm arrives.

Should I mention salary expectations in my first reply?+

Ask for their range rather than stating yours. 'Could you share the budgeted band?' keeps your anchor hidden while filtering out lowball roles early.

What if the recruiter email looks like spam or a scam?+

Check for a company domain email, a real LinkedIn profile and a specific role. Never share documents or IDs before verifying — a genuine recruiter will never ask for payments.

Can AI.Reply write recruiter replies in my tone?+

Yes — pick Accept, Decline or Formal, or give Guided AI a one-line steer like 'interested but remote only'. It drafts from the full thread; you edit and send.

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