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LinkedIn Recruiter Message Generator

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When you message a recruiter or someone at a company you want to join, name the role, give one reason you fit and make one small ask. Pick your situation, fill in the role and company, and copy a message short enough to read on a phone.

What is the situation?
Your details

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YOUR MESSAGES

Hi {firstName}, I applied for the {role} role at {company} and wanted to introduce myself. I bring {skill or result}. I would be glad to share more if helpful.

159 characters · fill the {placeholders}

Hi {firstName}, I just applied for the {role} internship at {company}. I am a {year} studying {major}, and {project or detail}. Thank you for considering my application!

169 characters · fill the {placeholders}

Hi {firstName}, following up on my application for {role} ({job ID}). I am very interested in {company}'s work on {topic}. Is there anything else I can share?

158 characters · fill the {placeholders}

Hi {firstName}, I am excited about the {role} role at {company}. In my last role I {result}, and I would love to do the same for your team. Can we find 15 minutes to talk?

171 characters · fill the {placeholders}

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HOW IT WORKS

Sending a message a recruiter can act on

  1. 01

    Pick your situation

    Following up on an application, asking for a referral, requesting an informational interview, or saying thank you.

  2. 02

    Fill in the specifics

    Their name, the role, the company and one result or skill that makes you a good fit.

  3. 03

    Send it and note the date

    Copy the message, send it yourself, and write down when you sent it so you know when to follow up.

EXAMPLES

Skipped vs answered

SituationSkippedAnswered
Application follow-up Hi, any update on my application? Hi Dana, I applied for the Data Analyst role and wanted to introduce myself. I bring 3 years of SQL and dashboard work in healthcare.
Referral request Can you get me a job at your company? Hi Riley, I am applying for the Backend Engineer role at Lumen. Would you be comfortable referring me? Happy to send my resume to make it easy.
Informational interview Can I pick your brain? Hi Alex, I am moving from teaching into instructional design. Could I ask you three questions about your first year in the field, over 15 minutes?
Thank-you Thanks. Thank you for speaking with me about the role today. I enjoyed learning about your new data platform.
THE RECRUITER FORMULA

Role, fit, ask

Name the exact role, give one concrete reason you fit, and ask for one thing. Recruiters read a lot of messages, and the ones that are easy to act on are the ones that get answered.

Tips that work

  • Do include the job title, and the job ID if you have it.
  • Do lead with a result or skill that matches the posting.
  • Do thank people who help you, and tell them how it turned out.
  • Don't paste your whole resume into the message.
  • Don't send the same message to ten people at one company.
  • Don't ask "are there any openings?" without naming a role.

Which message, when

Application follow-up: soon after you apply, to the recruiter for that role. It puts a name and a reason next to your application. Referral request: to someone who knows your work, ideally before you apply, so they can submit you directly.

Informational interview: when you are exploring a field or a company and want advice, not a job. Keep the ask small, like fifteen minutes and a few questions. Thank-you: within a day of any conversation, with one detail from what you talked about.

Each situation in the composer has its own templates, so the tone matches what you are asking for.

What a short message gets you

Applications can sit in a queue for a long time. A short, relevant message to the person handling the role can help yours get a closer look. Referrals and informational chats can open doors an application alone does not.

You also learn things. Ten minutes with someone on the team tells you more about the role than the job description does, which helps you decide whether to apply and how to prepare if you do.

Following up without being a pest

One role, one reason, one ask. If your strongest proof is a number, use it. If not, name a skill or project that matches the job. Then wait.

Follow up once or twice at most, a few business days apart, and take a no gracefully. Recruiters move between companies and remember who was pleasant to deal with. The person you message today may be the one who thinks of you for the next role.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is it OK to message a recruiter on LinkedIn?

Yes. Keep it short, name the role and give one reason you fit. Most recruiters welcome relevant, polite messages.

Should I message the recruiter or the hiring manager?

The recruiter is usually the right first contact. If you know the hiring manager or a team member, a referral or informational chat can help too.

How do I ask someone for a referral?

Ask someone who knows your work, name the role, and offer to send your resume and a short summary to make it easy for them.

Does the tool send messages for me?

No. You copy the message and send it yourself. We never automate actions on LinkedIn.

Is my information stored?

No. Everything stays in your browser and nothing is sent or saved.

When should I follow up if I hear nothing?

After about a week, once. Then focus on other applications and let them come back to you.

Should I connect with the recruiter first?

If you are not connected, a short connection note that names the role works well. Send the longer message once they accept.

Keep your job search moving

More job search tools and guides: How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job: Answers and a Weekly Plan.

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