Don’t make the mistake of turning off potential recruiters when reaching out for a job opportunity – avoid unprofessionalism, ‘spam’ language, and make sure you introduce yourself in a friendly, professional manner! When reaching out to a recruiter, being organized & structured is key. Show you understand the job & the recruiter’s needs before expecting any form of evaluation or feedback

Don’t Do This ☹️

“Hello, I am actively looking for a job, please connect me with any that matches my skills and experience, attached is my curriculum vitae for review”.

Instead, Do This 😎

Hello [Recruiter Name],

I’m reaching out because I am in the market for a new opportunity, and I understand you recruit for [types of roles]. Here is the type of role where I can bring the most value:

Position — Full-time employee. Open to contract work with conversion potential.

Title — Head of sales, Branch Manager, or Product Manager, B2C.

Location — Nairobi County, Open to relocation.

Industries — Banking & Finance, Insurance, Fintech, etc. Company — Prefer startups to under 500 employees but open to the right opportunity.

Compensation — Negotiable, minimum KES 150K Gross.

My resume is attached for your review and my LinkedIn profile can be found here [link]. I look forward to hearing from you when you have a position where you think I could bring the most value.

Best Regards,

[Your Name]

Here’s what you need to know about networking.

Research first. Nothing is simpler than a basic Google or LinkedIn search: “These days you shouldn’t go into anything cold because you have all these resources at your fingertips.”

Be brief Some of the people you’re reaching out to are sifting through hundreds of emails a day, so make yours short and sweet

Demonstrate your connection. Professionals are much more likely to help someone they’re already connected to, whether it’s a shared alma mater or a mutual friend. “It shows that you already are very purposeful and responsible because you’ve done your homework.

Follow up. Following up a week after your initial email can make all the difference. To help engage the person you’re writing to, offer an anecdote or even a link to an article that highlights the connection you two already share.

Don’t Be demanding. You’re the one who is reaching out, so you’re the one who should be flexible. Offer to go someplace convenient for them and provide large blocks of free time to choose from.

Be detailed, at least, show some effort. There’s no formula for how to message a recruiter on LinkedIn that will bring the result you hope for 100% of the time, but this tip and example can be a useful example of the most effective tone to aim for. With any luck, you will soon be back here reading our article on how to prepare for a job interview!

“Make sure you’re staying on top of the job search game! At Kazicloud we give insightful tips that can help you grow your career to the next level. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter to avoid missing out on these tips.  

Don’t make the mistake of turning off potential recruiters when reaching out for a job opportunity – avoid unprofessionalism, ‘spam’ language, and make sure you introduce yourself in a friendly, professional manner! When reaching out to a recruiter, being organized & structured is key. Show you understand the job & the recruiter’s needs before expecting any form of evaluation or feedback

Don’t Do This ☹️

“Hello, I am actively looking for a job, please connect me with any that matches my skills and experience, attached is my curriculum vitae for review”.

Instead, Do This 😎

Hello [Recruiter Name],

I’m reaching out because I am in the market for a new opportunity, and I understand you recruit for [types of roles]. Here is the type of role where I can bring the most value:

Position — Full-time employee. Open to contract work with conversion potential.

Title — Head of sales, Branch Manager, or Product Manager, B2C.

Location — Nairobi County, Open to relocation.

Industries — Banking & Finance, Insurance, Fintech, etc. Company — Prefer startups to under 500 employees but open to the right opportunity.

Compensation — Negotiable, minimum KES 150K Gross.

My resume is attached for your review and my LinkedIn profile can be found here [link]. I look forward to hearing from you when you have a position where you think I could bring the most value.

Best Regards,

[Your Name]

Here’s what you need to know about networking.

Research first. Nothing is simpler than a basic Google or LinkedIn search: “These days you shouldn’t go into anything cold because you have all these resources at your fingertips.”

Be brief Some of the people you’re reaching out to are sifting through hundreds of emails a day, so make yours short and sweet

Demonstrate your connection. Professionals are much more likely to help someone they’re already connected to, whether it’s a shared alma mater or a mutual friend. “It shows that you already are very purposeful and responsible because you’ve done your homework.

Follow up. Following up a week after your initial email can make all the difference. To help engage the person you’re writing to, offer an anecdote or even a link to an article that highlights the connection you two already share.

Don’t Be demanding. You’re the one who is reaching out, so you’re the one who should be flexible. Offer to go someplace convenient for them and provide large blocks of free time to choose from.

Be detailed, at least, show some effort. There’s no formula for how to message a recruiter on LinkedIn that will bring the result you hope for 100% of the time, but this tip and example can be a useful example of the most effective tone to aim for. With any luck, you will soon be back here reading our article on how to prepare for a job interview!

“Make sure you’re staying on top of the job search game! At Kazicloud we give insightful tips that can help you grow your career to the next level. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter to avoid missing out on these tips.  

Don’t make the mistake of turning off potential recruiters when reaching out for a job opportunity – avoid unprofessionalism, ‘spam’ language, and make sure you introduce yourself in a friendly, professional manner! When reaching out to a recruiter, being organized & structured is key. Show you understand the job & the recruiter’s needs before expecting any form of evaluation or feedback

Don’t Do This ☹️

“Hello, I am actively looking for a job, please connect me with any that matches my skills and experience, attached is my curriculum vitae for review”.

Instead, Do This 😎

Hello [Recruiter Name],

I’m reaching out because I am in the market for a new opportunity, and I understand you recruit for [types of roles]. Here is the type of role where I can bring the most value:

Position — Full-time employee. Open to contract work with conversion potential.

Title — Head of sales, Branch Manager, or Product Manager, B2C.

Location — Nairobi County, Open to relocation.

Industries — Banking & Finance, Insurance, Fintech, etc. Company — Prefer startups to under 500 employees but open to the right opportunity.

Compensation — Negotiable, minimum KES 150K Gross.

My resume is attached for your review and my LinkedIn profile can be found here [link]. I look forward to hearing from you when you have a position where you think I could bring the most value.

Best Regards,

[Your Name]

Here’s what you need to know about networking.

Research first. Nothing is simpler than a basic Google or LinkedIn search: “These days you shouldn’t go into anything cold because you have all these resources at your fingertips.”

Be brief Some of the people you’re reaching out to are sifting through hundreds of emails a day, so make yours short and sweet

Demonstrate your connection. Professionals are much more likely to help someone they’re already connected to, whether it’s a shared alma mater or a mutual friend. “It shows that you already are very purposeful and responsible because you’ve done your homework.

Follow up. Following up a week after your initial email can make all the difference. To help engage the person you’re writing to, offer an anecdote or even a link to an article that highlights the connection you two already share.

Don’t Be demanding. You’re the one who is reaching out, so you’re the one who should be flexible. Offer to go someplace convenient for them and provide large blocks of free time to choose from.

Be detailed, at least, show some effort. There’s no formula for how to message a recruiter on LinkedIn that will bring the result you hope for 100% of the time, but this tip and example can be a useful example of the most effective tone to aim for. With any luck, you will soon be back here reading our article on how to prepare for a job interview!

“Make sure you’re staying on top of the job search game! At Kazicloud we give insightful tips that can help you grow your career to the next level. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter to avoid missing out on these tips.