What if you tripled your typical email response rate? People are three times likelier to reply to a LinkedIn InMail message than a traditional email -- so if you’re going to reach out, an InMail might be the way to go.
What Is LinkedIn InMail?
You can only send LinkedIn messages to your first-degree connections. To contact someone who’s not in your network, you’ll need to send an InMail.
The InMail feature is only available to Premium and Sales Navigator users. Depending on your plan, you get 3 (Career) to 30 (Recruiter Lite) InMail credits per month.
How to Send an InMail
- Find the LinkedIn user you want to contact.
- Go to their profile.
- Click the “Send InMail” button underneath their headshot and headline.
If you don’t have a Premium, Recruiter, or Sales Navigator plan, clicking this button will prompt you to upgrade.
InMail Templates
If you have Recruiter, LinkedIn lets you create up to 500 InMail templates (and even share them with your coworkers). Everyone else can still use templates -- you just need to save them somewhere that’s easily accessible and then copy and paste them into the InMail composer box.
Recruiting InMail Examples and Template
Trying to bring new talent on board? Whether you’re a dedicated recruiter, the hiring manager, or an entrepreneur, make your InMail customized and compelling.