15+ Free Outreach Message Templates for Job Seekers (+ Bonus Trackers & Tools)

Job hunting? Use these 18 proven outreach templates to confidently message recruiters, hiring managers, and industry professionals on LinkedIn or via email.

Whether you’ve just applied for a role or you're networking your way into a new industry, this resource gives you plug-and-play messages for:

• Cold DMs after applying
• Messaging recruiters
• Reaching hiring managers
• Asking for warm intros
• Informational interview requests
• And more...

✅ Includes a bonus Notion + Google Sheets outreach tracker to help you stay organised and follow up like a pro.

💡 Messages are customisable and short enough for LinkedIn limits—plus we’ve added email subject line ideas and top tools for outreach.

New to outreach? Read our quick intro guide first:

The Missing Element in Your Job Search Strategy