LinkedIn Cold Outreach in 300 Characters or Less

On the free version of LinkedIn you won’t be able to send a message inviting someone to connect. When sending this message, you'll only have 300 characters for an introduction. Though it's not a lot of space, it's just enough characters to make an impression.

Below, find messages that contain fewer than 300 characters to make a memorable first impression.

If they work at a company you’re interested in:

Hi (their name), I’m (your first name), and I’m currently learning (track) at Lambda School. I’m starting to think about next career steps, and am really interested in (product/feature) at (their company). I’d love to learn more! Do you have time in the next two weeks to chat? Thanks!

If they work in the field/have a title you’re interested in:

Hi (their name), I’m (your first name), and I’m currently a student at Lambda School training to be a (title). I saw that you’ve been a (title) for (#) years, and I would love the chance to hear more about your career path. Do you have time in the next two weeks to chat? Thanks!

If they work in tech in general but you have a shared school/company/other connection:

Hi (their name), I’m (your first name), and I’m currently learning (track) at Lambda School. I see we both (attended/worked at/etc.) (school/company/etc.) and that you now work in the tech field. I’d love to learn more about what it’s like working in (field). Would you be open to chatting with me? Thanks!