The Scripts That Make
Google Engineers Quit
to Join Your Startup
82% response rate. 67% accept rate. Even from FAANG. These psychological scripts make A-players choose YOU.
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The Brutal Truth About Recruiting A-Players
Top talent gets 20+ recruiter messages per week. Your "exciting opportunity at a growing startup" is white noise. Delete.
A-players aren't looking. They're happy. They're expensive. And they can work anywhere. If you recruit like everyone else, you'll hire like everyone else - poorly.
The secret? Make them feel discovered, not recruited. Psychology beats salary every time.
Word-for-Word Scripts That Get Responses
🎯 The Discovery Message (82% Response)
Subject: Your [specific achievement] at [Company]
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Hi [Name],
I came across your [specific work/article/project] on [where you found it]. Your approach to [specific technique/solution] is exactly the kind of thinking we need.
We're solving [similar problem] but at [different scale/angle]. Not sure if you're open to conversations, but I had to reach out.
This could be the kind of work that defines careers. Interested in learning more?
[Your name]
Psychology: Specific + flattering + intriguing + low commitment = response
🚀 The Mission Message (For Idealists)
"We're not hiring another engineer. We're assembling the team that will [specific mission - e.g., make AI safe, democratize healthcare, etc.].
Your work on [specific project] shows you care about this too. What if you could do it at 100x the scale with a team of people who think like you?
If changing the world matters more than comfortable paychecks, let's talk."
Psychology: Purpose > Perks for A-players
💪 The Challenge Message (For Achievers)
"Fair warning: This isn't a job for someone who wants work-life balance.
We're attempting something [competitor] said was impossible. You'd own [specific hard problem]. The last person who tried quit after 3 weeks.
But if you're the kind of person who gets excited by 'impossible,' you might be exactly who we need."
Psychology: A-players are attracted to hard problems others can't solve
🔄 The Interview Flip Script
First interview opening:
"Before we dive into our questions, I'm curious - what made you take this call? You're obviously doing well at [Company]. What would make leaving worth it for you?"
[Let them sell themselves on why they want change]
"Interesting. Well, let me tell you why that's exactly what we can offer..."
Psychology: Make them convince themselves they want the job
🎯 The Inevitable Close
"Look, we both know you're going to get multiple offers. Here's why you should choose us:
1. You'll work on [specific project] that you can't do anywhere else
2. Your equity could be worth [specific amount] if we hit our targets
3. In 2 years, you'll either be [leadership role] here or starting your own company with the skills you gained
We're only bringing on [small number] more people. If you're one of them, when can you start?"
Psychology: Scarcity + specific benefits + assumptive close = yes
The 7-Step Recruiting Psychology System
Research Deeply
Find their actual work - code, articles, talks. Reference specific achievements, not LinkedIn fluff.
Make Them Feel Discovered
Position as "I found you" not "I'm recruiting." They should feel special, not spammed.
Sell the Problem, Not the Job
A-players want to solve meaningful problems. The job is just a vehicle.
Create Mutual Evaluation
They're evaluating you too. Make it feel like both sides are qualifying each other.
Show Elite Team Density
Name-drop other A-players. Nobody wants to be the smartest person in the room.
Sell the Future, Not the Present
Where will they be in 2 years? What will they have built? Who will they become?
Create Urgency Through Scarcity
Limited roles, other candidates, timeline pressure. Make them fear missing out.
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Teams Built Using These Scripts
"82% response rate is real. Hired 5 engineers from FAANG in 60 days. They took pay cuts because our mission mattered more than perks."
Jennifer Wu • CTO • AI Startup
"The reverse interview is magic. Had a Staff Engineer from Google trying to convince ME why we should hire her. She's now our VP."
David Chen • Founder • B2B SaaS
"Used these scripts to build a team of 15 A-players. Just raised $20M Series A because investors were blown away by our talent density."
Sarah Martinez • CEO • Fintech
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