Finding a best-fit employee for an opened position may feel like a daunting task. It is, in fact: however, scaling the whole outreach process can help you quickly get in touch with the best minds and get rid of those who aren’t a good fit.
In this day and age, recruiters need to be equipped with state-of-the-art tools to help them organize workflow, reach out to potential employees in mass, and of course, evaluating candidates and fixing all the important details, along with contact data. You need a clear and organized workflow, where you can see how many candidates you have in your pipeline, how your business is doing, and who you need to reach out to today.
What might be that very turning point that can turn a regular “finding-sending-follow-upping” job into real success: what will let you you close positions with ease and grace, leaving all the rivals behind?
It’s sparking, unique, charming message templates.
Of course it is! The way you speak to your candidates is what can make it or break it in this business. If you’re looking for a fanciful LinkedIn recruiter message template or even a dozen of them, tailored to different job positions and cases — you’ve arrived at the right place.
We’ve got your back here. Hop on.
Best LinkedIn Message Templates for Recruiters
Here are some of the most juicy message templates that won’t leave your candidates empty-hearted. Feel free to use them with any automation tool of your choice.
If you want to craft a perfect outreach strategy, here is some thoughts. The idea is to let them know that you’ve got lots of candidates who dream about getting your job. Try to escape too detailed description and avoid too much text — it usually points out at the fact that you’re scared and interested (aka needy). But you’re not interested that much — remember, your position is attractive to lots of qualified candidates.
As with prospects, the more needy you sound, the more chances that the deal will be lost in the end.
- always leave them a choice (add sentences like “in case you’re interested”);
- speak to the point.
And here are the templates, sorted out by the audience you’re reaching out to. They all contain variables {} with data in them that can be auto populated by an automation tool of your choice, to make each message unique and tailored to each recipient.
Each cold message that you find in templates is a follow-up — it’s sent out after a connection request is accepted. These are not templates for InMail, therefore, they don’t contain a subject line. They can be used to send out sequences to your candidates, using any LinkedIn automation tool.
1.A simple one/generic
Connection request
Hi {fist_name},
My name is {my_first_name}. I've been running through your profile and got quite impressed by your skills. Would be my pleasure to connect with you and stay in touch.
Follow-up
Hello {first_name}, thanks for adding me. Nice to meet you! :)
I work for {my_company_name}. Recently, we've got a few positions opened: [list down].
Perhaps you think you can become a good fit for any of these positions, let me know.
Cheers!
2. Connecting with group members
Connection request
Hello {first_name}, just came across your profile in this group https://bit.ly/linktotheresource. and thought it might be great to connect.
I’m a {my_job_title} at {my_company_name}.
1st Follow-up
Hello {first_name}, thanks for connecting. Nice to meet you! :)
We've recently opened a few positions in our company. Looking through your profile, I've got the feeling we might make it into a fruitful partnership. If you don't mind taking a look, here is a full description. Let me know in case you have any questions.
Thanks. Have a good day.
3. Connecting with job seekers
Connection request
Hello {first_name}. I’m a {my_job_title}. Would be nice to add you to my professional network. I specialize in [specify by listing down].
Follow-up
Hi {first_name},
I couldn't help but notice that you're looking for a job opportunity in [field_name].
Here is something I can offer for your consideration > link. Have a look and let me know if something is of interest to you.
Great that we've connected! Have a good Friday and chill Saturday :)
4. Connecting with job seekers #2
Connection request
Hey {first_name},
I'm expanding my network here. Would be happy to get connected with a person who is so experienced in the [field_name] industry. :)
Follow-up
Hi {first_name}! Glad that we've got connected!
Follow-up #2
Hi {first_name},
I've got a few opened job positions here: link.
I guess, taken into consideration your experience, this might be something of an interest to you. The companies I work with are all top-tier in the [field] industry of [location].
Would be good to hear what you think.
Have a nice weekend! You can get in touch with me here or [WhatsApp].
5. Connecting with candidates from LinkedIn search results
Connection request
Hi {first_name}!
My name is {my_first_name}, I work with B2B companies as a {job_title}.
It would be my pleasure to get connected here.
Follow-up
Hi {first_name},
Great that we've got connected. :)
Follow-up #2
Hey there {first_name},
I've got a few job positions opened for a top professionals in the [industry] of [city or region]. > [link].
Looking through your profile, I can tell you can become a great fit for a couple of companies.
These are the top offers on the market.
Curious to hear what you think.
6. Connecting with candidates from LinkedIn search results
Connection request
Hi {first_name}!
My name is {my_first_name}, I work with B2B companies as a {job_title}.
It would be my pleasure to get connected here.
Follow-up
Hi {first_name},
Great that we've got connected. :)
I'm currently looking for [job_position]. Are you opened for considering job opportunities?
7. Connecting with candidates from LinkedIn search results
Connection request
Hi {first_name}!
My name is {my_first_name}, I'm a {my_job_title}.
Looking through your profile, I can tell you have quite an impressive list of skills.
Would be happy to get connected.
Follow-up
Hi {first_name},
I'm glad that we've got connected.
I'd like to present you a few job opportunities > [link].
These are top-tier companies in the [industry_name].
In case you find something interesting for you in the list — let me know.
Have a pleasant day)
8. Reaching out to developers
This LinkedIn message template for recruiters targets developers.
Connection request
Hi {first_name},
My name is {my_first_name}, I'm {my_job_title}.
I saw that you participated in [meeting/event/]. I'd love to get connected with people interested in [specify topics].
:)
Follow-up
Hi there {first_name},
Great that we've connected!
Currently, we’re looking for a {job_title} to join our development team. I’d love to tell you a little more about this position, in case you're interested. Let me know.
Have a productive day ahead.
9. Reaching out to developers #2
Connection request
Hi {first_name},
My name is {my_first_name}, I'm {my_job_title}.
Would love to connect with you on this professional platform.
My area of interests is [specify].
Follow-up
Hi {first_name},
Thank you for connecting.
We're currently looking for a [job_title} at {company_name}.
We've established ourselves as [specify your market positioning].
Here you can read more about the company > [link].
Given what I've seen in your achievements, you seem to be a perfect fit for the role. I loved especially that you [specify what you like from he achievement — for instance, working with a particular project).
I'm open to discuss any details and answer your questions.
Let me know in case you're interested.
Cheers.
10. Reaching out to marketers
Connection request
Hello {first_name},
My name is {my_first_name}. Looking through your profile, I can see we have much in common. I’m a {my_job_title}. Would be glad to connect!
Follow-up
Hey {first_name},
Glad we've got connected. :)
Follow-up #2
Hi {first_name},
We're looking for a marketer, experienced in [specify in bullet-points].
{company_name} is the largest [specify]. The company specializes in the [specify].
Get in touch with me here [WhatsApp] in case you're interested.
Have a good day!
11. Reaching out to marketers #2
Connection request
Hi {first_name},
I'm looking to expand my network with like-minded professionals. Would be my pleasure to connect and stay in touch :)
Follow-up
Hi {first_name},
Cool that we're now connected.
I work for {company_name}. We're currently looking for an experienced marketer, with expertise in the B2B tech field. Here is a full job description > [link].
Looking through your profile, I can see you can become a really good fit for this position.
Let me know in case you're interested.
12. Reaching out to a sales rep
Connection request
Hi there {first_name}. My name is {my_first_name}, I'm a {my_job_title}.
Would be glad to connect here :)
Follow-up
Hey there {first_name},
Good that we've got connected!
Let me introduce myself a bit more. I work for {company_name}, currently busy with finding job candidates for the positions of sales reps.
I've got an impression, looking through your profile, that you might become a good fit for the opened position > [link].
Let me know if you're interested or if you would like to know more details.
Have a nice day.
13. Reaching out to a sales rep, personalization based on location
Connection request
Your name has popped up multiple times amongst my suggestions.
I'm looking to expand my network in {location}.
Would be happy to connect!
Follow-up (after 5 days)
Hi there {first_name},
Good that we're connected! Would be happy to have an occasional chat some time.
Follow-up (after 3 days)
Hi {first_name},
I'd like to present a job opportunity for you > [link].
Scrolling through your profile, I can see that you're experienced in [field], [field], and [field].
I guess this position can turn into a mutually beneficial partnership.
Tell me if you'd like to learn more.
Regards,
{my_first_name}.
13. Reaching out to a sales rep, personalization based on location — #2
Connection request
Hello {first_name},
I’m currently at {my_location} and discovering my opportunities to connect with like-minded people. Hope we can connect and stay in touch!
{my_first_name}
Follow-up
Hi {first_name},
Looking through your profile, I can see that you have quite an impressive experience in B2B sales, working with prominent brands.
I work for several top-tier companies in the {industry}. We're looking for talents, able to conquer B2B sales landscape.
I have the feeling you may become a great fit for a couple of our clients > [link].
Let me know if you're interested.
Kind regards,
{my_first_name}.
14. Reaching out to a sales rep — personalization based on common group
Connection request
Hey there {first_name}!
I see we’re both members of the Facebook group [group name]. I reached out to you as a fellow user interested in (mutual interest).
It would be great to connect with a like-minded person!
{my_first_name}.
Follow-up
HI {first_name},
Great that we're connected.
I got acquainted with your profile — it looks like you're a professional with vast experience in B2B tech field.
I'd like to present you a job opportunity. We at {company_name} are looking for bright, intelligent and enthusiastic sales managers with experience in B2B tech. Here is a full description > link.
Let me know if this is of interest to you — I can schedule a call to discuss details. 😌
Wish you a productive & sunny day,
{first_name}.
15. Reaching out to sales managers
Connection request
HI {first_name},
Saw you're a member of [group_name].
Looking through your profile, I can see you have a vast experience in B2B tech sales.
I'd be glad to have you in my network!
My name is {my_first_name}, I'm dealing with {specify}
Follow-up
Hi {first_name},
Nice to get connected. :)
We at {my_company_name} are currently looking for bright minds to help us conquer new markets in {location}. There are a few positions opened for B2B sales reps. Would you be interested in having a call to discuss possible partnership?
Regards,
{my_first_name}.
Why it’s important to use templates?
Templates are there to help you scale your LinkedI outreach and this way, close more positions.
You can put your whole outreach on autopilot, using a LinkedIn automation tool, and test out different templates from those we shared, to see which one works best for your audience.
Templates are a quick way to personalize your outreach and scale it — just take the one that you like, copy it, flesh it out with the details of your job positions and other details, and create a message sequence in any automation tool of your choice.
Templates save a wealth of your time. The ones that you got acquainted with today are one of the brightest — the can get you the needed acceptance and reply rates. Consider also using our more generic templates to test them out for your audience > https://closelyhq.com/templates/
How Closely scales your LinkedIn outreach
In Closely, LinkedIn lead intelligence platform, you can put the whole outreach on autopilot: build an outreach campaign, adding variables, and let the tool send out messages to candidates automatically, collecting analytics.
Conclusion
Message templates for recruiters is a nice and valuable thing that’s good to have if you want to lead the game, and stay way ahead of your rival colleagues.
Having such templates employed for your success means getting rid of an unnecessary work of thinking up new sequences. Just take one of the presented templates and flesh it out with details of your job positions.
It’s also very important to choose a LinkedIn automation tool wisely: choose the one that is safe to use (cloud-based), and that can serve you a big deal of automating the message sending, and also be able to provide timely and accurate analytics for your campaigns.
