How to Reach Out to a Recruiter on LinkedIn
You’re in your full-on job search mode. No new relevant job listing goes past your radar. But could you actually do more and reach out to recruiters directly?
That’s a big YES from our team. Whether you’re eyeing a job in a particular company, want to check in before a scheduled interview, or just make a new connection, you should send that message.
And here’s your crash course on how to message a recruiter on Linkedin professionally.
Why You Should Build Relationships With Recruiters
Recruiters do much more than just scan through the applicants’ resumes.
They also:
- Source candidate’s directly for hard-to-fill roles
- Build out the company talent pool for future openings
- Share exhaustive information about the company
- Help candidates prepare for different types of interviews
In other words — a recruiter can be your guide to accessing “hidden job opportunities” — non-publicly promoted open roles in the company.
Essentially, many employers no longer post ads directly to job search websites.…
