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Every template follows the same rules: a short subject, a personalized first line, and one clear ask. Replace the [brackets] with your details — and before you hit send, run the recipient through our LinkedIn profile extractor to pull their title, company, and background for personalization.
For sourcing active and passive candidates — and reviving conversations that went quiet.
Subject: Your next move in [specialty]
Hi [First Name], I saw you're open to new opportunities, and your work on [specific project] at [Current Company] stood out. We're hiring a [Role] at [Company], and your background in [key skill] is exactly what the team needs. The role offers [one concrete detail — comp range, remote policy, or team scope]. Would you be open to a quick 15-minute call this week? [Your Name]
Subject: Your [field] work caught my eye
Hi [First Name], I know you're probably not looking — your [X years] at [Current Company] suggest things are going well. That's actually why I'm reaching out. We're building [team or product] at [Company], and I'd value your perspective even if the timing isn't right. No pitch — just a 15-minute conversation about where [field] is heading and what we're working on. Open to it? [Your Name]
Subject: Quick follow-up — [Role] at [Company]
Hi [First Name], I reached out last week about the [Role] position at [Company] and wanted to float it one more time before I close the loop. One thing I didn't mention: [new detail — recent funding, a specific team member, or a project they'd own]. If now isn't the right time, no problem at all — happy to reconnect down the road. Either way, wishing you the best at [Current Company]. [Your Name]
For opening cold conversations with decision-makers and following up after they engage.
Subject: [Pain point] at [Company]?
Hi [First Name], Most [job title]s I talk to at [industry] companies are wrestling with [specific pain point]. I noticed [Company] is [relevant trigger — hiring, expanding, launching], so I suspect it's on your radar too. We help teams like [similar customer] [concrete outcome with a number]. Worth a 15-minute look to see if it applies to you? [Your Name]
Subject: Saw you checked out [content]
Hi [First Name], I noticed you [viewed my profile / reacted to my post about X] — figured I'd skip the cold intro. The short version: we help [job title]s at [industry] companies [concrete outcome]. Given what [Company] is working on, I think there's a real fit. Would a 15-minute call next week make sense to find out? [Your Name]
For growing your professional network without feeling transactional.
Subject: Your take on [topic]
Hi [First Name], Your post about [topic] last week put words to something I've been thinking about for months — especially the point on [specific detail]. I'm a [your role] at [Company] working on similar problems. No agenda here — I'd just enjoy comparing notes sometime, or trading a few messages on how you approached [challenge]. Either way, thanks for sharing it. [Your Name]
Subject: Great meeting you at [Event Name]
Hi [First Name], We crossed paths at [Event Name] — I was the one asking about [topic from the conversation]. Your point about [specific insight] stuck with me on the way home. I'd love to continue the conversation. I'm working on [relevant project], and your experience with [their expertise] is directly relevant. Coffee or a quick call in the next couple of weeks? [Your Name]
Three steps from a blank message to a personalized InMail — built on the same rules as the templates above.
Enter the recipient's role or title and pick your goal — recruiting outreach, sales intro, networking, or follow-up.
Paste something specific about them — a post, a project, a career move. This single detail is what separates answered InMails from ignored ones.
Get a subject line and a message under 120 words, tuned to your tone. Copy it into LinkedIn, tweak the details, and send.
Average InMail response rates sit between 10% and 25%. The senders at the top of that range share four habits.
InMail subjects get cut off around 40 characters on mobile. Short, specific subjects like "Your next move in data engineering" consistently outperform clever ones.
Open with something only this person could receive — a post, a project, a milestone. A generic opener is the #1 reason InMails get ignored.
End with a single low-commitment question, like a 15-minute call. Multiple asks or vague "let me know your thoughts" closers kill response rates.
Keep it under 120 words and never paste your full pitch. If you get no reply, send one short follow-up after 4-7 days — see our guide on writing a follow-up that gets answered.
From sourcing candidates to booking sales calls — the same structure works across every outbound scenario on LinkedIn.
Reach active and passive candidates with messages that respect their time. Pair the templates with Lessie's AI recruiting tool to find the right candidates before you write a single word.
Open conversations with decision-makers who ignore connection requests. The cold intro template plus one researched trigger consistently beats generic sequences.
Reach operators and potential partners directly. If they rarely answer InMails, use our email finder to take the conversation to their inbox instead.
Introduce yourself to hiring managers and recruiters before applying. A short, specific InMail puts your application at the top of the pile.
