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ChatGPT Prompt for LinkedIn Connection Requests

This prompt lets ChatGPT act like a LinkedIn outreach specialist and craft personalized connection requests for target professionals.

ChatGPT Prompt for LinkedIn Connection Requests
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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

[Job Title][Industry][Sales Navigator/ChatGPT]

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:

Draft a personalized connection request for a Head of Marketing in SaaS, highlighting a common interest in content marketing strategies suggested by ChatGPT. Ensure the message is concise, professional, and engaging, increasing the likelihood of acceptance.

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.

ChatGPT Prompt for LinkedIn Connection Requests

Example output from ChatGPT

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:

ChatGPT Prompt for LinkedIn Connection Requests Output

Pro tips

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Keep messages under 300 characters to ensure readability.

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Focus on mutual interests, shared connections, or recent activity for personalization.

2.

Maintain a professional yet approachable tone.

3.

Avoid generic phrases; highlight specific value or context for connection.

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