The only time you shouldn’t message a hiring manager is if the application tells you not to. Some job postings will include something like, “Please do not contact beyond the official application. ”
When you find your hiring manager on LinkedIn, send them a connection request along with a brief message about you and the job. That way, they’re not getting a random request from someone they don’t know.
“My name is Jeffrey, and I’ve just applied for the position of Researcher III. ” “Hey there! I’m Anne, and I just sent in my application for the role of project manager. ”
“I’ve interned at 3 startups now and I know just how important time management is for the success of the company. ” “Having worked in the STEM field for 10 years, I know the ins and outs of patent applications. ”
Asking a lot of questions can make the hiring manager feel like they have to do a lot of work in order to reply to your message, which could lead to them not responding at all.
If you include the hiring manager’s name in your message, always triple check that you’ve spelled their name correctly before hitting send.
