Claude Prompts for LinkedIn Messages: 6 Job Search Templates

The best Claude prompts for LinkedIn messages give Claude three things: who you are writing to, why them specifically, and one small, clear ask. Below are six copy-paste prompts for the messages job seekers struggle with most, from a cold note to a recruiter to a post-interview follow-up, each with a sample output.

Fix your profile before you send anything, because every person you message will click through to it. If it still needs work, start with these Claude prompts to optimize your LinkedIn profile, then come back here.

Which LinkedIn message should you send, and how long should it be?

Most outreach fails because the message type is wrong for the situation, not because the wording is bad. Pick the right one first.

Connection notes have a strict character cap, and LinkedIn has set different limits for free and Premium accounts. Check the counter in the invite box, and see LinkedIn's help page on personalized invitations for the current rules. That is why the prompts below ask for connection notes under 200 characters: a note that short fits within the limit on any account.

Set up once, reuse every time. Paste this context at the start of a chat, or save it as instructions in a Claude Project so you never retype it. If Projects are new to you, our guide on how to use Claude AI for work walks through the setup.

Context about me for every LinkedIn message in this chat:
I'm a marketing coordinator with 3 years of experience in B2B software.
I'm looking for a content marketing manager role, remote or in Chicago.
My strongest results: grew our blog's organic traffic and ran our customer webinar program.
Tone: warm, direct, plain words. No flattery, no buzzwords, no exclamation marks.
Always write in US English and keep messages short enough to read on a phone.

Replace those details with yours, then use the prompts below. For a wider set of work tasks, see the AI prompts for work by task.

1. How do you write a LinkedIn message to a recruiter?

What it is: a short, direct note to a recruiter about one specific role. Why it matters: recruiters scan many messages, so naming the role and your fit in two lines stands out. Who it suits: anyone applying to a posted job, or anyone who has spotted a recruiter who hires for their field.

Write a LinkedIn message to a recruiter at a mid-size HR software company.
The role: Content Marketing Manager, posted last week. I applied yesterday.
Match my background to the two requirements in the job post that fit me best: running a company blog and managing webinars.
Keep it under 90 words. Open with the role name, not with "I hope you're well".
End with one easy question they can answer in a sentence.
Then give me a 200-character version I can use as a connection note.

Sample output:

Hi Dana, I applied for your Content Marketing Manager role yesterday and wanted to flag why I think it fits. For three years I've run our B2B company blog and our monthly customer webinars, the two areas your post leads with. Is the team still interviewing this month? Happy to share examples if useful.

Note for UK readers: many roles go through agency recruiters (recruitment consultants), so ask whether they are handling the role directly.

2. How do you write a connection request note that gets accepted?

What it is: the short note attached to an invitation. Why it matters: a blank request from a stranger often gets ignored, while one line of context gives people a reason to accept. Who it suits: everyone, before any other message on this list.

Write three LinkedIn connection notes for a content marketing lead at a company I admire.
Reason I'm reaching out: I read her post about turning webinars into blog content and used the idea at work.
Each note must be under 200 characters, including spaces.
Mention the specific post. No job requests in this message.
Show the character count after each note.

Sample output:

Hi Priya, your post on turning webinars into blog posts changed how I plan content at work. I'd love to follow what you share next.

Check the count against LinkedIn's counter before you send, and do not ask for anything in this note. The connection is the whole goal.

3. How do you send a networking message to someone in your target job?

What it is: a message asking someone who already does the job you want for a short chat or two quick answers. In the US this is often called an informational interview. Why it matters: these chats give you inside knowledge and often lead to referrals. Who it suits: career changers and anyone targeting a company with no open role yet.

Write a LinkedIn networking message to a content marketing manager at a company I'd like to work for. We're now connected.
I'm moving from coordinator to manager level and want to understand how her team plans content each quarter.
Ask for a 15-minute call OR two questions she can answer in writing, whichever is easier for her.
Keep it under 100 words. Make it clear I'm not asking for a job.
Then write a networking message template I can reuse, with the parts I should change clearly labeled.

Sample output:

Hi Priya, thanks for connecting. I'm working toward a content manager role and admire how your team plans its quarterly themes. Would you be open to a 15-minute call in the next few weeks? If writing is easier, two quick questions would help just as much: how do you choose themes, and what do you look for when hiring for your team?

4. How do you ask for a referral on LinkedIn?

What it is: a request for someone at the company to refer you for an open role, or to point you to the hiring manager. Why it matters: many employers run referral programs and give referred applicants a closer look. Who it suits: people asking someone they genuinely know, such as a former colleague or classmate.

Write a LinkedIn message asking a former colleague, Sam, for a referral.
We worked together at my last company for two years. He now works at the company with the open role.
Role: Content Marketing Manager (job ID 4821).
Make it easy to say no. Offer to send a short summary he can forward.
Keep it under 130 words.
Then write the 3-sentence summary he could forward to the hiring manager.

Sample output:

Hi Sam, hope the new team is treating you well. Your company has a Content Marketing Manager opening (job ID 4821), and it lines up closely with the blog and webinar work we did together. Would you be comfortable referring me? If so, I can send a three-line summary you can forward. And if it's not a good fit or timing, no problem at all.

Before you ask, make sure your resume matches the job post, because your contact may forward it the same day. Our free AI resume checker compares the two and flags gaps.

5. What should a post-interview follow-up message say?

What it is: a short thank-you after an interview, sent on LinkedIn or by email. Why it matters: it reminds the interviewer of one strong moment from your conversation and shows you listen. Who it suits: anyone who has just interviewed. A same-day thank-you is common practice in the US. In the UK it is less expected, but a brief, warm note is still well received.

Write a short post-interview thank-you message to the hiring manager, Alex.
We interviewed today for the Content Marketing Manager role.
Mention one specific thing we discussed: her plan to relaunch the company newsletter, and my experience growing a newsletter list at my current job.
Under 90 words. No repeating my whole pitch. No asking about the decision timeline.
Give me a LinkedIn version and a slightly longer email version.

Sample output:

Hi Alex, thank you for your time today. I enjoyed hearing your plans to relaunch the newsletter, and it got me thinking about the sign-up flow that grew our list at my current job. I'd be glad to share how we set it up. Thanks again for a great conversation.

If you send the email version, the same rules apply. These professional email prompts cover other follow-ups, such as checking in after a missed decision date.

6. How do you follow up when nobody replies?

What it is: one polite nudge, sent about a week after your first message. Why it matters: busy people miss messages, and a short reminder often gets the reply the first message did not. Who it suits: anyone who sent messages #1, #3 or #4 and heard nothing back.

Write a short follow-up to my LinkedIn message from last week. I asked a recruiter whether the Content Marketing Manager role was still open and got no reply.
Under 50 words. Do not guilt them or mention that they didn't answer.
Make the ask even easier: offer a yes-or-no question.
Give me two versions: one friendly, one more direct.

Sample output:

Hi Dana, quick follow-up on the Content Marketing Manager role. Is it still open? A simple yes or no would really help me plan. Thanks either way.

Send one nudge, not three. If there is still no reply, try another contact at the company.

What mistakes make AI-written LinkedIn messages fail?

Claude writes a clean draft fast. These habits are what get it ignored.

• Sending it unedited. Read each message aloud and rewrite at least one line in your own words.
• Skipping the specific detail. A real post, project or shared employer is what makes an AI LinkedIn outreach message feel personal. Always give Claude one.
• Asking for too much. One message, one small ask. "Can you get me a job?" is not small.
• Mass-sending. Sending the same note to dozens of people looks like spam, and LinkedIn limits how many invitations you can send.
• Pasting private details. Leave out salary figures, home addresses and anything confidential about your current employer.

Once people accept your requests, posting regularly keeps you visible. These LinkedIn post prompts that sound human help you do that without sounding like every other feed.