When to use this prompt
When sending cold outreach to potential leads or partners on LinkedIn.
When expanding your professional network in a targeted industry.
When increasing the acceptance rate of connection requests through personalization.
When aligning outreach messages with mutual interests or connections.
The prompt
Draft a personalized connection request for a [Job Title] in [Industry], highlighting a common interest or connection suggested by [Sales Navigator/ChatGPT]. Ensure the message is concise, professional, and engaging, increasing the likelihood of acceptance.
Variables to replace:
Real-life example of how to use this prompt
To start, let’s assume I’m a senior marketer at HubSpot. The prompt in the context of HubSpot would look like:
As you can see, this example demonstrates how the prompt leverages role-specific and industry-specific insights, as well as a shared interest, to create a personal and compelling LinkedIn connection request.
Example output from ChatGPT for this prompt
And here's the output:
Hi [Name],
I’ve been following your work in SaaS marketing, and I appreciate how you approach content strategy. I’ve been exploring ways ChatGPT can enhance scalable, audience-first content, and it seems we share similar ideas on leveraging AI for growth. I’d love to connect and exchange insights.
Or to be more specific:
Pro tips
Keep messages under 300 characters to ensure readability.
Focus on mutual interests, shared connections, or recent activity for personalization.
Maintain a professional yet approachable tone.
Avoid generic phrases; highlight specific value or context for connection.
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