LinkedIn Message to a Recruiter
The short answer
Recruiters read many messages, so make yours easy to act on: name the role, give two or three matching skills, add one proof such as a project, and say that your resume is attached or linked. Keep it to a few lines. The template follows that order.
To a recruiter or hiring manager about an open role.
Separate with commas. Put the three best first.
One true sentence, with a number if you have one.
Your message
Short and specific beats long and general. Add one detail only you could know, like a post of theirs you read. Connection notes have a short character limit that LinkedIn has changed over time, so trim the note if it is refused. Your details stay in your browser.
Everything runs in your browser. What you type is not sent anywhere.
How to: LinkedIn Message to a Recruiter
- 1Fill in your name, the recruiter's name, the company and the role.
- 2Add your skills and one project or result.
- 3Copy the message and send it, with your resume linked or attached.
- 4Follow up once after a week if you hear nothing.
At a glance
- Length
- A few lines
- Include
- Role, matching skills and one proof point
- Follow up
- Once, after a week
Frequently asked questions
Should I apply on the website as well?
Yes. A message helps a recruiter notice you, but the official application is what gets you into the process.
What if there is no open role?
Ask whether they expect openings for your profile and share your resume. Keep the message short and do not demand a reply.
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