Write a short, personalized connection note that actually gets accepted. Enter who you're messaging and what you share - get 3 notes that fit LinkedIn's 300-character limit. Free, runs in your browser, no signup.
Tip: the more specific the detail, the better the note. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Six templates for the situations people actually message in. Swap the [brackets], keep it under 300 characters, and lead with the thing you genuinely share. Tap any template to copy it.
Hi [Name] - fellow [School] grad here. I'm exploring [field] roles and your path at [Company] stood out. Would love to connect.
Hi [Name] - I'm a [role] with [X] years in [field], and [Company]'s [team] roles look like a strong fit. Connecting so my application has a face. Happy to share more.
Hi [Name] - your work on [specific thing] at [Company] is exactly the direction I'm heading in [field]. No ask beyond connecting; your posts would be useful to follow.
Hi [Name] - we both [shared link]. I'm applying to [Company]'s [role] and would value 2 minutes of your take on the team before I do. Would love to connect.
Hi [Name] - we overlapped at [Old Company] ([years]). I'm looking at [Company] now and would love to swap notes on the move. Good to reconnect.
Hi [Name] - we're both in [field] and I keep seeing your name on [topic]. Connecting so I can follow your work; happy to share what I'm seeing on my side too.
A template gets you the accept. What gets you the referral is sending it to someone who already shares something with you - see who you already know at your target company.
A connection request with a note is accepted far more often than a blank one - but only if the note earns it. The pattern that works is simple:
These notes work best when the shared signal is genuine. If you're staring at a company full of strangers, the highest-leverage move isn't a cleverer cold note - it's finding the people who already share a school, a past employer, or a field with you. FindWarmIntros does exactly that: enter a target company and your background, and it surfaces real people there who share a connection with you - each with a ready-to-send warm intro.