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LinkedIn message templates

Three patterns for the most common LinkedIn outreach scenarios — a short cold connect note, a referral ask, or a direct message to a hiring manager. Pick a length, fill in your details, edit inline, then copy. Honest copy only — no cringe, no spam patterns. No signup, no AI, nothing leaves your browser.

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When to use each template

  • Cold connect. Use this when you want to grow your network without a specific ask. Keep it short — LinkedIn connection notes have a 300-character limit. State who you are and why you're connecting. Do not open with "I love your work" unless you have read their work.
  • Referral ask. Only use this if you have a genuine application in progress. Be direct about what you're asking — a vague "I'd love to connect" that buries the referral ask wastes everyone's time. Give the person an easy out; it makes them more likely to say yes.
  • Hiring manager intro. Reaching out directly is unconventional — acknowledge it briefly. Don't replicate your cover letter; give them one reason to reply. One sentence on why this specific role at this specific company is enough.

The one thing LinkedIn messages get wrong

They open with the sender's resume. "I have 3 years of experience in X and a degree from Y…" — the recipient doesn't know you yet and has no reason to care. Lead with why you're messaging them specifically. Even one sentence of genuine context ("I saw you moved from consulting to engineering — that transition is what I'm working towards") outperforms a full credential list every time.