10 Best LinkedIn InMail Templates for Recruiters (Free and Ready To Use)

When you’re using LinkedIn for outreach to candidates, it’s essential to know that you’re not the only one. You’ve got some serious competition from all the other recruiters contacting the candidate of your dreams.

Your InMail will likely go unread if it doesn’t make a great impression on the candidate. Luckily we’ve put together this ultimate list of the ten best LinkedIn InMail templates for recruiters, with free LinkedIn message templates that are ready to use.

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So how do you write the perfect outreach InMail? Here are some tips for making your InMail messages count:

Keep it under 100 words
Make your subject line short and sweet
Include personalization in the subject line
Show you’ve done your research on the candidate
If applicable, mention connections you have in common
Flatter them about their skills
Point out how the job would fit them
Keep some of it a mystery
Appreciate their busy schedule
Include a compelling call to action.

InMail Example #1

We could really use your design skills at ProForce, Katie!{key:tab} Hi Katie,

I was just having a look through your profile and was impressed by your design skills. I particularly loved the poster you designed for UPS.

We are looking for an awesome designer to join our dynamic team at ProForce. I can imagine you thriving in this role.

Do you have any time this week for a brief chat on the phone? I know you’ve got a lot on your plate right now, but just let me know, and I’ll happily work around your schedule.

Excited to talk with you, Janice

InMail Example #2

Couldn’t agree more!{key:tab} Hi {linkedin-firstname},

I liked your post about good sales copy vs. bad sales copy, and I couldn’t agree more! I shared the post with another copywriter here at Blink.

We’re looking right now for a copywriter with attention to detail, and I would love to speak to you about the opportunity. Is there a good day and time this week that I could call you and tell you more about the position? Let me know what works best for you.

Looking forward to chatting with you, Vanessa

InMail Example #3

Good morning from a fellow dog-lover!{key:tab} Hey Jake,

I’m impressed with the knowledge you have about dog behavior and training. {formtext: name=personal message}.

We’re on the lookout right now for an excellent dog trainer here at PetJump, and I would love to talk to you about the position.

Do you have any time this week that we could schedule a quick chat on the phone? Let me know when would work best for you.

Looking forward to talking with you, Jennifer

InMail Example #4

Ready to skyrocket your career, Andrew?{key:tab} Hi Andrew,

I’ve had a good look through your profile, and the experience you’ve got in training and leading sales teams is very impressive.

I’m interested to know if you’d consider transferring your skills to another company? We are currently looking for a sales manager here at JewelsInc, and you’d be a great fit.

Would you like some more info about this position?

Regards, Jared

InMail Example #5

SlideTeam thinks your marketing skills are pretty awesome! (We’re awesome too!){key:tab} Hi Richard,

I was so impressed by your marketing knowledge and experience that I showed your profile to a co-worker. She agreed that I should reach out to you.

We have a few positions here at SlideTeam that I would love to tell you about.

Would you like to find out more about these opportunities?

Let me know, Brian

InMail Example #6

Jonathan West tells me you’re a rockstar!{key:tab} Hi Peter,

I just got off the phone with Jonathan West, who told me you’re one of the very best in social media advertising.

Would you be open to having a quick phone conversation about a position we have available here at Agency Five? Let me know how your schedule looks this week.

Regards, Julia

InMail Example #7

Your experience with front desk management is precisely what we need!{key:tab} Hi Jennifer,

I can see you’re a pro when it comes to managing a front desk – 6 years at Spanish Castle Suites, that’s seriously impressive!

We’re looking for the perfect Front Desk Manager right now to join the Pursuit family of hotels. I can see that this position would be an ideal fit for your skill level, with lots of growth opportunities.

Would you like to find out more? Tricia

InMail Example #8

I like your style, Rebecca.{key:tab} Hey Rebecca,

Your profile stands out! I’ve been looking through a lot of them because we’re hiring right now at Jenkins.

We’ve currently got a few positions available in our customer care center for people with magnificent customer service skills (like yourself).

Would you like to have a chat with me sometime this week about this fantastic opportunity? Let me know when works best for you.

Looking forward to speaking with you, Danni

InMail Example #9

Amanda, we think you’ve got what it takes!{key:tab} Hi Amanda,

I was attracted to look at your profile after reading your post about environmentally friendly ideas for the workplace. I like the way you think.

Fortress Health is currently looking to fill a few roles in the customer service center, and we share your views about the importance of the environment.

I’d love to chat with you about this opportunity - do you have a few spare minutes today when we could have a quick phone conversation?

Sincerely, Katherine

InMail Example #10

Are you the marketing superstar we need?{key:tab} Hi Damian,

I love what I see on your profile – it looks like you’ve helped several brands really get their names out there.

I’m head of recruiting for TreeBranch Agency, and we’re looking for a marketing superstar to join our talented team. I think you’ve got what it takes to be an awesome candidate for this role.

Would you like to hear more about this position?

Regards, Paul

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Text Blaze allows you to save time by saving text snippets and inserting them anywhere on the web using keyboard shortcuts. Now that the repetitive typing is out of the way, you’ll have more time to find your perfect candidate.

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