{"id":13048,"date":"2020-10-13T12:10:25","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T16:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apps8.devmaverick.com\/prw\/?p=13048"},"modified":"2021-01-15T12:44:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T16:44:52","slug":"how-to-message-a-recruiter-on-linkedin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apps1.devmaverick.com\/prw\/blog\/how-to-message-a-recruiter-on-linkedin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Message a Recruiter on LinkedIn"},"content":{"rendered":"

LinkedIn is made to build and maintain professional connections unlike other social media platforms designed for communicating with friends and family. Most people utilize LinkedIn to further their career and grow professionally. The social networking hub provides a broad range of experts and professionals looking for strategic partnerships in one place. This is why it’s beneficial to connect with people especially a recruiter on LinkedIn when taking your career to the next level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reaching out to a potential employer online seems unnatural though – mostly because it\u2019s an option that hasn\u2019t been around for very long. It can feel overwhelming when deciding on the best way to message a recruiter on LinkedIn. In fact, a whopping 93% of recruiters use the platform to find candidates, making it a wonderful place to find leads and locate potential opportunities.<\/span>1<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Employers and job seekers are connected every single day through LinkedIn, and many of them have been generous enough to share their tips and tricks for finding the perfect connection. Today, we\u2019re going to be examining some of the top tips for messaging a recruiter on LinkedIn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Be Clear About Why You\u2019re Messaging<\/b><\/h2>\n

A recruiter on LinkedIn is responsible for sorting through lots of different messages. They typically already know within the first few lines whether you\u2019re someone they\u2019re interested in learning more about. The first thing when you message a recruiter on Linkedin is to add some personalization to your message. Let them know the exact position that you\u2019re looking for. This shows drive and cuts through all the unnecessary fluff.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Take Advantage of the Subject Line<\/b><\/h2>\n

As mentioned above, LinkedIn recruiters receive quite a bit of digital mail. One of the best ways to help your message stand out is through an eye-catching subject line. The subject line is going to be what grabs the recruiter\u2019s attention and makes them decide whether they want to even open the message at all. Make sure that you use professional language and wording that offer clear clues into what the message will be about.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Focus on Quality<\/b><\/h2>\n

Quality over quantity is often the rule, and the same can be said of messaging recruiters on LinkedIn. Avoid mass-emailing the same copy-and-paste message. Carefully choose the ones worth spending time on. Not only does increase the likelihood of scoring a position in your desired field, but it also builds a potential connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Ensure Your Profile is Complete<\/b><\/h2>\n

One of the biggest mistakes a candidate can make when messaging a recruiter is to overstuff the email with too much personal information. Try not to spend too much time focusing on typing this up for every single message you send. You can put that information into your profile. Completing your profile on LinkedIn allows you to highlight different accolades, point out specific skills, and discuss other achievements employers might find interesting, without sounding too braggy.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Stay in Touch<\/b><\/h2>\n

Just because a recruiter might not have a position that fits your skillset at the time of your message, doesn\u2019t mean you should leave the conversation forever. You\u2019ve now developed a connection, and you should spend time fostering it. Don\u2019t spend time focusing on your fears of being too pushy or facing another rejection. Try and learn new ways that you can connect with this person.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mistakes to Avoid When Messaging a Recruiter on LinkedIn<\/b><\/h2>\n