{"id":174925,"date":"2024-03-27T14:53:20","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T14:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/?p=174925"},"modified":"2024-03-27T14:53:22","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T14:53:22","slug":"how-to-message-a-recruiter-on-linkedin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/marketing\/how-to-message-a-recruiter-on-linkedin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Message a Recruiter on LinkedIn: A Detailed Guide","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How do you message a recruiter on LinkedIn? Do you simply slide into their DMs like you would any social media platform with a ‘how do you do’? Well, if it were that simple, I wouldn’t be writing a guide on it, would I? Because, for one, you cannot simply message anyone on LinkedIn that you’re not connected with, except if you’re a premium user. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And even if you were a premium user or you finally managed to connect with the recruiter, you definitely cannot approach them like you would an average social media user. There are steps to follow, and protocols to adhere to. These are professionals, after all, with better things to do than engage in chit-chat. This means your message must grab their attention from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, just because it isn’t as simple as sliding into an Instagram DM doesn’t mean it is rocket science. Let’s get right into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key takeaways<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn is one of the premier resources for people looking to increase their network as part of an active or passive job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you reach out to a recruiter on LinkedIn, ensure you\u2019ve updated your social media profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you send a LinkedIn message to a recruiter, try connecting with them over another platform to create a relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, take the time to tailor your LinkedIn profile based on your job search goals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Getting started on LinkedIn<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn is one of the premier resources for people looking to increase their network as part of an active or passive job search. If you want to contact a recruiter, LinkedIn is the place to do it because of its popularity and ease of use \u2014 whether you\u2019re just entering the field or changing careers later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A survey from Jobvite showed that\u00a072% of recruiters look to LinkedIn to source qualified candidates<\/a> and that 67% of recruiters feel that the candidates they hire through the platform are high quality. Also,\u00a0eight LinkedIn job seekers land a position every 60 seconds<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you reach out to a recruiter on any platform, and especially on LinkedIn, you\u2019ll want to ensure you\u2019ve updated your social media profiles. Recruiters check them to see the kind of information you share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll want to be sure your LinkedIn profile includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n