{"id":3372,"date":"2022-11-09T09:15:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T17:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/recruitloop.wpengine.com\/?p=3372"},"modified":"2023-05-11T15:07:50","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T22:07:50","slug":"how-to-write-irresistible-linkedin-messages-to-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/how-to-write-irresistible-linkedin-messages-to-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Write Irresistible LinkedIn Messages To Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--Skip-->\n<link href=\"https:\/\/static.zippia.com\/galleries\/css\/htgaj.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<p>So you\u2019ve found the perfect candidate on LinkedIn and now need to craft an irresistible\u00a0message to them.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re aware they\u2019re probably getting approached every other day by different\u00a0organisations not to mention the plethora of hungry recruitment consultants on the prowl. Amongst all the competitive LinkedIn clutter, how do you stand out from the\u00a0crowd?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve analyzed blogs from recruiters, hiring managers and successfully recruited passive candidates from all over the\u00a0internet to bring you the top tips on writing messages to get the attention \u2013 and\u00a0the time &#8211; of the candidates you really want.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"large-bullets\">\n<li>\n<p>When reaching out to candidates, always be clear, specific, and concise to communicate your message without making the candidate feel like their time is being wasted.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Be sure you&#8217;ve done your research and have your facts right &#8211; nothing makes a worst first impression than misspelling someone&#8217;s name or misstating their qualifications or background.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Show your interest and take initiative by inviting the candidate to follow up or plan a specific time to talk with them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img alt=\"how to write irresistible LinkedIn messages to candidates\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zippia.com\/employer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-write-irresistible-linkedin-messages-to-candidates.png\" style=\"width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" class=\"fancy\" id=\"dos-for-writing-irresistible-linkedin-messages-to-candidates\">Dos for Writing Irresistible LinkedIn Messages to Candidates<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"ordered-list-large\">\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Go for Quality Over Quantity.<\/strong> Maybe you have your own tried and true methods. Perhaps you have templates\u00a0that seem to be working? Is it because you\u2019re smashing through 100 candidates\u00a0a week in the belief &#8216;it\u2019s a number\u2019s game&#8217; or that if you throw enough mud at the wall something&#8217;s bound to stick?<\/p>\n<p>Far and wide, the emails that get\u00a0the attention of highly sought after candidates are those that are incredibly\u00a0personalized. This takes time but your success rate will be much higher. Choose\u00a0quality over quantity.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Do Your Homework.<\/strong> The number one frustration of candidates targeted through LinkedIn is messages that show the recruiter or hiring manager\u00a0hasn\u2019t done their homework.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Check their background:<\/strong> Look for any shared histories between your organisation (or your client)\u00a0and the candidate. You will look very stupid if you approach someone who has\u00a0already worked with people in that organization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Check their strengths and skills:<\/strong> For example just because they did events management the\u00a0year after they finished high school doesn\u2019t mean that\u2019s what they want to do in the future. \u00a0You are wasting the candidates\u2019 time and your time by pitching roles they have no interest in\u00a0doing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Be Concise but Not <em>Too<\/em>\u00a0Concise.<\/strong> The ideal tailored message is between 150 \u2013 250 words. Less than 150 words and you\u00a0risk coming across like you don\u2019t care enough. More than 250 words and the\u00a0candidate won\u2019t read it or will assume you don\u2019t value their time.<\/p>\n<p>Keep it simple\u00a0and straightforward.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Use the Words <em>You<\/em>, <em>Your<\/em> and <em>Yours<\/em> A LOT.<\/strong> As with any well crafted job ad, the best LinkedIn messages are those that focus on the candidate. Show your familiarity\u00a0with their career history by highlighting the skills and experience that stood out to you.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t launch into too much detail about the opportunity. Rather,\u00a0paint a picture of the person\u2019s suitability within the organization. \u201c<em>You\u2019ll be working<\/em> \u2026\u201d, \u00a0\u201c<em>You\u2019d be responsible for<\/em> \u2026\u201d, \u00a0\u201c<em>It would give you the perfect opportunity to<\/em> \u2026\u201d etc.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Throw Away Personal Introductions.<\/strong> \u201c<em>Hi, I\u2019m \u2026<\/em>\u201d is unnecessary. Your name is in the header.<\/p>\n<p>The first sentence is your\u00a0first impression and invaluable in grabbing the attention of the passive candidate as quickly as\u00a0possible. Begin with a sentence talking directly to them or about them. Save the\u00a0other information for later.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Be Specific.<\/strong> If you want to stand out from the crowd, you need to show that you have spent\u00a0the time looking into the candidate&#8217;s background. This alone will put you in the top 5%\u00a0of emails received.<\/p>\n<p>Mention specific things about their profile that caught your\u00a0attention such as, \u2018<em>I noticed you have taken on three project management roles\u00a0in the past four years which suggests to me that you may have a desire to expand\u00a0<\/em><em>your skills and oversee a bigger team \u2026\u2019<\/em>\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Suggest a Specific Date for a Chat.<\/strong> If you\u2019re serious about the candidate show it. Suggest a time to catch up within\u00a0the next seven days and use actual names of the days, rather than \u2018sometime this week\u2019.\u00a0For example, \u2018<em>If you\u2019re interested, would you like to catch up either Wednesday\u00a0afternoon or Thursday morning?<\/em>\u2019\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Mention If You Are Following Up.<\/strong> Not mentioning that you have previously sent an email looks like you couldn\u2019t\u00a0be bothered to remember or to personalize the email again. If the candidate was\u00a0seriously interested in your opportunity, but just didn\u2019t have time to get back\u00a0to you, they will remember you.<\/p>\n<p>Coming across like you don\u2019t care could lose\u00a0that opportunity. Use something along the lines of \u2018J<em>ust sending you another email<\/em>\u2019 or \u2018<em>I contacted you a few\u00a0weeks ago\u00a0<\/em>\u2026\u2019 as your openers.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Try to Find Someone Who Knows Them for an Introduction.<\/strong> By far and away the number one way of standing out to a potential recruit is\u00a0to organise an introduction through someone else who knows them. LinkedIn\u00a0Graph is great for this. Use your networks to get as close and personal as\u00a0possible before making first contact.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div ckmz=\"zippia\">\n<div class=\"row\" onclick=\"location.href='\/employer\/?src=inlinePostAJob-3372';\" style=\"font-size: 14px;color: #333; background: #fff; width: 100%; border: 1px solid #d8dee2; border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px; padding: 20px; justify-content: space-between;box-shadow: 0 18px 20px -20px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%); margin:0px; cursor:pointer;\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-8 col-xs-12\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0,0,0,0); --vh: 12.87px;font-size: 14px;line-height: 1.42857143; color: #333; font-family: Open Sans,serif;font-style: normal; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<div style=\"display: inline-block;margin-top: 10px;font-weight: 600;font-size: 20px;\">Get Started Hiring Now<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 col-xs-12\" style=\"font-weight: 600;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px; text-align: center; text-transform: capitalize; color: #fff; background: #ff6000; border-radius: 4px; height: 48px; border: none; font-family: Open Sans,serif; display: -webkit-flex; display: flex; -webkit-justify-content: center; justify-content: center; -webkit-align-items: center; align-items: center;\">\n<a href=\"\/employer\/?src=inlinePostAJob-3372\" style=\"color: white!important;\">Post A Job<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" class=\"fancy\" id=\"donts-for-writing-irresistible-linkedin-messages-to-candidates\">Don&#8217;ts for Writing Irresistible LinkedIn Messages to Candidates<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"ordered-list-large\">\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Don\u2019t Lie.<\/strong> Be careful with those little white lies like \u2018<em>I\u2019ve heard about your work<\/em>\u2019 when you\u00a0haven\u2019t; or \u2018<em>Someone told me about you\u2019<\/em> when they didn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have\u00a0specifics you could be caught out at a later date. Beware of\u00a0pretending that you have already spoken to them when you haven\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>If they\u2019re\u00a0interested in your opportunity, they will remember.<\/p>\n<p>Your \u2018RE:\u2019 in the subject line\u00a0or \u2018<em>Hey again!<\/em>\u2019 paints you as untrustworthy.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Don\u2019t Ask for Details of Other People Who May be Suitable.<\/strong> This is the equivalent of someone asking you out on a date and then saying, \u2018<em>But if you\u2019re not keen do you think any of your friends would be?<\/em>\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>You want the candidate to feel like they are special, like they have been picked\u00a0out of the crowd. If it\u2019s a good opportunity that might suit a friend or colleague, they will pass it on.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Don\u2019t Call Them at Work.<\/strong> There\u2019s nothing more awkward for a candidate than getting a phone call from\u00a0a recruiter in the middle of a workday. You have just interrupted their flow. If\u00a0they are interested, they can\u2019t say it on the spot. Give them the space to choose\u00a0when to speak to you.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ordered-list-large-item\">\n<p>\n<strong>Don&#8217;t Use Generic Flattery.<\/strong> It might feel nice the first time a candidate receives an email saying \u2018<em>I&#8217;ve come across your\u00a0profile and I am impressed.<\/em>\u2019 However after a while the generic flattery falls flat.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds insincere and can quickly turn a candidate off wanting to talk to you. Flattery\u00a0is fine, but be specific about it.\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fancy\" class=\"fancy\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>These aren\u2019t just good ideas, they are tried and tested rules and processes that will make you\u00a0stand out to your next ideal candidate. Keep this guidelines in mind, and you will make a great first impression that might just be the beginning of rewarding professional relationship!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re going to approach candidates on LinkedIn you must stand out from the clutter. 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