Contact Hiring Managers on LinkedIn: 8 Steps

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September 4, 2024
Jason Gong
TL;DR

Identify and contact hiring managers on LinkedIn in 8 steps.

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Reaching out to a hiring manager on LinkedIn can be a strategic step in your job search. Here's a synthesis of the best practices and steps to take:

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Use LinkedIn's search bar to find the hiring manager
  1. Identify the Hiring Manager: Use LinkedIn's search bar to find the hiring manager by entering keywords such as job title and company name. For example, "Talent acquisition Pfizer" or "human resources YMCA." Filter the results by people to see profiles that match your search.
  2. Use Company Pages: Visit the company's LinkedIn page and click on the "People" tab to see employees. You can also check the "Life" tab for "Trending Employee Content" to find active LinkedIn members to connect with.
  3. Choose the Right Person: If you're unsure who the hiring manager is, LinkedIn's job postings sometimes include a "Meet the hiring team" section. If you have LinkedIn Premium, you can message them directly.
  4. Send a Connection Request: When you find a hiring manager you want to connect with, send a personalized connection request. Mention common points of connection, such as shared interests, experiences, or professional groups.
  5. Message After Applying: After applying for a job, follow up with a message to the hiring manager on LinkedIn. Share your excitement about the opportunity and highlight how your skills align with the company's needs.
  6. Keep Messages Brief and Professional: Your messages should be concise, under 100 words, and free of errors. Avoid asking questions that require a detailed response, as this may overwhelm the hiring manager.
  7. Engage with Active Members: Prioritize connecting with LinkedIn members who are active, as indicated by their regular posts and engagement with others. This increases the likelihood of building a mutually beneficial relationship.
  8. Ask for Advice, Not a Referral: If you're reaching out to a connection for job search help, ask for advice or insights rather than a direct referral. This approach is less imposing and can still lead to a referral if the connection offers.
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Visit the company's LinkedIn page

Remember, not every hiring manager will respond, and that's normal. Focus on making genuine connections and providing value in your interactions. By following these steps, you'll increase your chances of standing out and making a positive impression on hiring managers on LinkedIn.

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Streamline Your LinkedIn Networking with Bardeen Automations

Reaching out to hiring managers on LinkedIn can be a manual process, but with Bardeen, you can automate your approach to make your job search more efficient. Automations can help you connect with relevant contacts, gather insights, and personalize your outreach at scale.

Explore some of the automation examples below that can be built with Bardeen:

  1. Connect with a list of LinkedIn contacts: This playbook automates the process of sending connection requests to a list of LinkedIn profiles, allowing you to expand your network effortlessly.
  2. Copy LinkedIn Post commenters to Google Sheets: Harness the power of engagement by tracking who interacts with LinkedIn posts, essential for identifying potential hiring managers who are active in relevant discussions.
  3. Enrich a list of companies with LinkedIn company and employee info in Google Sheets: Gain insights into companies and their employees directly from LinkedIn, which can be instrumental in tailoring your outreach to hiring managers.

Leverage these automations to streamline your networking strategy on LinkedIn. Get started with these tools by downloading the Bardeen app at Bardeen.ai/download.

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