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Grow your
network

4 LinkedIn
Connection
Templates
Every Job Seeker Needs

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The most effective way to
build your network.
We all know that LinkedIn makes it super easy to grow your
network and connect with anyone in the world. But how
often are you reaching outside your immediate circle?

If you want to tailor your network to your interests, develop

relationships in the industry of your choice, and curate job
opportunities, you MUST expand your network.

But when it comes to connecting, there is one amazing

feature that is often neglected:

Writing a personalized note to accompany

your connection request. 

This is your only opportunity to make a strong first

impression and convince them to accept your request, so
you need to make it count!

To make it easier for you, I've put together four of my most-

used and most successful LinkedIn connection notes. I hope
these will give you the confidence to reach out to new
people, grow your network, and land your dream job.

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Connecting with someone
in your industry.

Template

Hi (recipient),

I am looking to grow my network of (insert industry)

professionals in (insert city), and I came across your profile in my
search. Your experience is very impressive, and I would love to
connect with you to stay in touch.

Best,
(name)

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Hi John,

I am looking to grow my network of supply chain professionals

in Atlanta, and I came across your profile in my search. Your
experience is very impressive, and I would love to connect with
you to stay in touch.

Best,
Sarah

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Connecting with someone
you want to work with.

Template
this can be a person, a
group, a school, or any

Hi (recipient), other connection you might

have

I came across your profile through (insert connection) and

noticed we are in a similar field*. I'm considering a position at
(insert company) and have a few questions about your
experience if you’re open to a quick phone call. Would love to
connect!
Other options:
have similar experience
took a similar career path
Best, have similar education

(name) etc.

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Hi Caitlin

I came across your profile through the ABC alumni group and
noticed we are in a similar field. I'm considering a position at
XYZ Company and have a few questions about your experience
if you’re open to a quick phone call. Would love to connect!

Best,
Mark

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Connecting with a recruiter
after you've applied.

Template

Hi (recipient),

I wanted to let you know that I recently* applied for the (insert
position) role at (insert company). I am really excited about this
opportunity and would love the chance to tell you more about the
value I can bring to your organization.

Best, I recommend waiting a few days to a

week after you've applied to reach out.
(name) This gives the recruiter time to see your
resume come through the system.

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Hi Clark,

I wanted to let you know that I recently applied for the HR

Manager role at ABC Company. I am really excited about this
opportunity and would love the chance to tell you more about
the value I can bring to your organization.

Best,
Julia

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 Connecting with
someone you admire

Template
Hi (recipient),

For the last year, I’ve been following your work in (subject
matter), and it has inspired me to move into that industry. If you
ever have 20 minutes or so, I’d love to hear more about how you
began in the field and what skills you believe are most relevant to
the profession.

Best,
(name)

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Hi Claudia

For the last year, I’ve been following your work in data science,
and it has inspired me to move into that industry. If you ever
have 20 minutes or so, I’d love to hear more about how you
began in the field and what skills you believe are most relevant
to the profession.

Best,
Kirk

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