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I typically say something along the lines of thank you for reaching out to me. I’m not looking for something new right now, but I’m open to keeping in touch, as we don’t know what the future would bring. Great to connect with you!
Used this many times and always works to keep the connection alive should I reach out to them again in the future for any reason.
Hi x, Thank you so much for reaching out! I’m not actively looking for new roles at this time but I would still like to keep in touch and hear more about future opportunities.
“I am very appreciative that you reached out, this opportunity looks great. Unfortunately I am not quite ready to switch, but I would love to stay in touch for opportunities down the road.” You can also offer to virtually meet them to build a network - many like doing that and you can share why you want to stay in your current role but future goals you have that could align with opportunities they have in the future.
This, if you can get them to do it. If you connect with them over a call, or especially over a video call on Zoom, they will remember you, you can give your elevator pitch, and they will keep you in mind for certain types of opportunities.
Making a weird flex over a recruiter reaching out is a little overblown.
How is this a flex? I feel like people think everything is a flex on fishbowl😂
You are probably overthinking this. Just be polite and brief. “Thank you for reaching out to me, but I’m not looking for new opportunities at the moment. “
You can literally phrase it any way you want. Just be polite.
Just ignore?