How To Message Recruiters On LinkedIN

Should you or should you not message recruiters on LinkedIN?

Take it from us, real recruiters here at Route Networking Group…

If you message recruiters on LinkedIN, you’ll stand out!

In fact, according to LinkedIn’s statistics page, there are 95 job applications submitted every second and 50 million people that are using LinkedIn to search for jobs every week. Completion is tough so standing out becomes so important for the online jobseeker! So increase your network and connect with recruiters or hiring managers by making the first move.

We’ve all been in a situation where we don’t know exactly what to say. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Even if you’re quite confident with your professional networking skills, here are my personal tips to craft the perfect message!

Let’s start with a connection request.

How Can I Contact Job Recruiters on LinkedIN?

Example Message 1

Hey _____,

I saw that you are recruiting for the ____ industry. Would you be open to discuss potentially working together? I’m a _________ (current position) who recently _____ (share a value proposition and experience) and am currently exploring new career opportunities.
Let’s connect!

Example Message 2

Hi _____,

I see that you work for _______ (name of recruiting agency or company). I’m currently a ________ interested in exploring the _____ position your company is hiring for. Would you be open to connecting and discussing in further detail as I’m currently looking to explore new opportunities?

Example Message 3

Hi _________,

I noticed that you work for __________(name of recruiting agency). I wanted to reach out as I’m currently exploring new career opportunities. I recently graduated from ______ and I’m excited to bring my background and skillset to my next challenge!
Would you be open to grabbing a cup of coffee?

Example Message 4

Hey _________,

I saw that you mentioned working with _______ on ______ positions. I’ve been a _____ for ____ years and am looking to see what type of opportunities are out there. Would it be crazy to send you my CV to see if there is potential of working together? Looking forward to hearing from you!

How To Send A Follow-Up Message on LinkedIN

So they accepted your connection request? Here’s what to do next!

• Be sure to thank them for accepting the request
• If you didn’t already mention which role you’d be interested in applying for, include that in your follow up or feel free to resurface the mentioned role from your previous message
• Include what you can bring to the company that they’re hiring for
• Keep your message simple, short, and include the most important part of every message…the call to action

Linkedin Message Example:

Hey _____,

Thank you for accepting my connection request! Would you be open to discussing the______ position you are currently recruiting for in further detail. More than happy to follow your lead on this, but I can provide a copy of my CV for your review should that make things easier. Please let me know when you would be available for a quick call!
Kind regards,
____________

 

What Are Some Other Message Tips For LinkedIN?

• Don’t listing all of your achievements because your profile should be filled with your career accomplishments
• Think of the connection request as a trailer, give a little snippet that intrigues job recruiters
• Use a call to action at the end of your message
• Use a simple “Looking forward to connecting!” or “please check out my profile to see how I may be able to help”
• Before sending your connection message, proof-read with a tool like Grammarly
• You can only use 300 characters in the first request; so make sure to choose your words wisely

So there you have it!

A simple, easy-to-follow guide for writing messages to recruiters on LinkedIn. By using the phrases and formulas I’ve listed, you can take those all important first steps in elevating your career. And if you’re feeling excited about what the future may hold after reading this post, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today. We would be more than happy to help connect you with some of the best opportunities in the industry.

– Mikey

P.S If you’re looking for a position in software development, accounting, administration or more, then check out our open listings. We recruit skilled professionals across Idaho, Montana and Washington State!

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