If you're a high-end executive, people would not approach you directly but try to find a connection to you (which also serve as references).
For all other roles the first few messages are similar: this is <role X> with key challenges a,b,c. You seem to be a good fit because of d,e,f. Would you be open to explore this? This requires relocating to <place>.
Traditionally, this was done by entry-level people. In either case, this isn't the person who will jump on a call with you.
"Desperate" and "clueless" seem very strong words here in reference to someone who gets actively approached from a recruiter.
For all other roles the first few messages are similar: this is <role X> with key challenges a,b,c. You seem to be a good fit because of d,e,f. Would you be open to explore this? This requires relocating to <place>.
Traditionally, this was done by entry-level people. In either case, this isn't the person who will jump on a call with you.
"Desperate" and "clueless" seem very strong words here in reference to someone who gets actively approached from a recruiter.