LinkedIn Connection Request Templates

Write LinkedIn connection request messages for different
professional situations.

My background: [YOUR ROLE AND INDUSTRY, BRIEFLY]
My goal: [NETWORKING/JOB SEARCH/INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE/
MENTORSHIP]

Write connection request messages (under 300 characters
each) for these scenarios:

1. Someone I met at a [CONFERENCE/EVENT/MEETUP]
2. A recruiter who works in my target industry
3. A hiring manager at a company I want to work for
4. An alumni from my school who works at [TARGET COMPANY]
5. A thought leader whose content I follow
6. Someone who was referred to me by [MUTUAL CONNECTION]
7. A former colleague I've lost touch with

Each message should:
- Be personalized (not generic "I'd like to add you")
- Reference a specific reason for connecting
- Be concise (LinkedIn limits these messages)
- Include a soft value proposition (why connecting benefits them)
- Feel warm and genuine, not transactional

Also provide: 3 common mistakes to avoid in connection requests