5 Email Templates to Reach out recruiters on LinkedIn

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email templates to reach out to recruiters

If you are looking for your dream job on LinkedIn, you might want to send some emails to recruiters who are hiring for the positions you are interested in.

Here are 5 examples of email templates that you can use to get recruiter’s attention and show your interest.

Recruiter’s are very busy pofessionals so followup with them if you didn’t hear back in first time. Recruiters are also well connected sooner or later, they will notice your applicaiton and redirect you towards a suitable opening.

What if you can’t see recruiter’s email? In that case you can use below templates and send it as LinkedIn message Though you can only send limited messages a month in LinkedIn free plan. But start with Free and try your luck.

The introduction email

Hi [Recruiter name],

I hope this email finds you well. I’m [Your name], a [Your current role] with [Your current company] and [A brief summary of your skills and achievements]. I came across your job posting on LinkedIn and noticed that you are hiring for a [Job title] at [Company name]. I’m very interested in this opportunity and I think I have the qualifications and experience that you are looking for.

I have attached my resume for your review. You can also check out my LinkedIn profile to see some of my previous work. I would love to hear more about the role and the company and see if we are a good fit for each other.

Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a call with me. You can reach me at [Your phone number] or respond to this email.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

The follow-up email

Hi [Recruiter name],

I hope you are doing well. I wanted to follow up with you regarding the [Job title] position at [Company name]. I sent you an email last week expressing my interest and attaching my resume, but I haven’t heard back from you yet.

I’m still very interested in this opportunity and I think I can add value to your team and company. I have [A brief reminder of your skills and achievements] and I’m eager to learn more about the role and the expectations.

I understand that you might be busy with other candidates and priorities, but I would appreciate it if you could give me an update on the status of my application. Do you have any feedback for me? Do you need any additional information from me?

Please reply to this email or call me at [Your phone number] to let me know. Thank you for your time and attention.

Best regards,
[Your name]

The referral email

Hi [Recruiter name],

I hope this email finds you well. My name is [Your name] and I’m a [Your current role] with [Your current company]. I’m writing to express my interest in the [Job title] position at [Company name] that I learned about from [Referrer name].

[Referrer name] is a [Referrer’s relationship to you] and a [Referrer’s role] at [Company name]. He/she spoke highly of your company culture, values, and goals, and suggested that I contact you about this opportunity. He/she also mentioned that you are looking for someone with [A brief summary of the skills and qualifications that the job requires].

I have attached my resume for your review. You can also check out my LinkedIn profile to see some of my previous work. I have [A brief summary of your skills and achievements that match the job requirements]. I’m confident that I can bring value to your team and company, and help you achieve your objectives.

I would love to hear more about the role and the company, and see if we are a good fit for each other. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a call with me. You can reach me at [Your phone number] or [Your email address].

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

The value proposition email

Hi [Recruiter name],

I hope you are having a great day. I’m [Your name], a [Your current role] with [Your current company]. I’m writing to you because I’m very interested in the [Job title] position at [Company name] that I saw on LinkedIn.

I have been following your company for a while and I’m impressed by the work that you do. I especially admire how you [A specific achievement or initiative that the company has done]. I have a similar passion and experience in [A relevant field or domain] and I think I can help you achieve [A specific goal or challenge that the company is facing or pursuing].

I have attached my resume for your review. You can also check out my LinkedIn profile to see some of my previous work. Here are some of the highlights of my skills and achievements that are relevant to the role:

  • [A bullet point that showcases your skill or achievement #1]
  • [A bullet point that showcases your skill or achievement #2]
  • [A bullet point that showcases your skill or achievement #3]

I would love to discuss with you how I can bring value to your team and company, and help you solve [The specific goal or challenge that you mentioned]. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a call with me. You can reach me at [Your phone number] or [Your email address].

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Best,
[Your name]

The mutual connection email

Hi [Recruiter name],

I hope this email finds you well. My name is [Your name] and I’m a [Your current role] with [Your current company]. I’m writing to you because I’m very interested in the [Job title] position at [Company name] that I learned about from [Mutual connection name].

[Mutual connection name] is a [Mutual connection’s relationship to you] and a [Mutual connection’s role] at [Mutual connection’s company]. He/she told me that you are looking for someone with [A brief summary of the skills and qualifications that the job requires] and that he/she thinks I would be a great fit for the role. He/she also shared with me some of the details and benefits of working at your company, and I was very impressed by what he/she said.

I have attached my resume for your review. You can also check out my LinkedIn profile to see some of my previous work. I have [A brief summary of your skills and achievements that match the job requirements]. I’m confident that I can bring value to your team and company, and help you achieve your goals.

I would love to hear more about the role and the company. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to schedule a call with me. You can reach me at [Your phone number] or [Your email address].

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

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Kunal is a seasoned Technical Resume Writer with over 13 years of experience working with startups, mid-sized firms, and top global companies like Goldman Sachs and EY. He brings deep domain expertise across tech, education, insurance, e-commerce, and investment banking.

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