Send 3 Outreach Messages
You identified key hiring managers last week. Today you reach out to them. Three messages might not sound like a lot but sending 3 genuinely personalized messages is worth more than 30 generic ones. Focus on quality.
You identified key hiring managers last week. Today you reach out to them. Three messages might not sound like a lot but sending 3 genuinely personalized messages is worth more than 30 generic ones. Focus on quality.
Step by Step
Pick your 3 recipients Go back to the hiring manager research you did on Day 4. Choose the 3 people at your most desired companies.
Research each person before writing Spend 5 minutes on each person's LinkedIn profile. Look for recent posts, shared articles, career history, mutual connections, or anything you can reference genuinely in your message.
Write and send each message Use your template as a starting point but make each message feel personal. If you have a mutual connection mention it. If they recently posted something interesting reference it.
Log each outreach in your tracker Note the person's name, company, date sent, and platform used. Set a follow-up reminder for 10 days if you do not hear back.
Do not expect an immediate response Most people who respond do so within 3-5 days. Some take longer. Some do not respond at all. That is normal and not a reflection of your worth.
Tips for success
Send via LinkedIn message for most contacts. Email is better if you can find their address and the company culture feels more formal.
Mutual connections dramatically increase response rates. Check for them before sending.
If someone views your profile shortly after you send your message that is a good sign they are considering responding.