Master the English phrases that get responses on LinkedIn. Templates for connection requests, messages, and professional networking with Spanish and Portuguese translations.
Your LinkedIn profile is polished. Your experience is solid. But every time you try to network in English — send a connection request, comment on a post, or reach out to a recruiter — you freeze. What if it sounds weird? What if the grammar is off? What if they ignore you?
Here's the truth: most LinkedIn messages fail not because of English errors, but because of wrong tone. This guide gives you the exact phrases that work — professional but human, confident but not pushy.
Before the templates, internalize these principles:
"Hi [Name] — I noticed we're both in [industry/field] in [region]. I've been following [their company]'s work on [specific thing] and would love to connect and learn from your experience."
ES: "Hola [Nombre] — noté que ambos estamos en [industria] en [región]. He estado siguiendo el trabajo de [empresa] en [tema específico] y me encantaría conectar y aprender de su experiencia."
PT: "Olá [Nome] — notei que ambos estamos em [indústria] em [região]. Tenho acompanhado o trabalho da [empresa] em [tema específico] e adoraria conectar e aprender com sua experiência."
"Hi [Name] — I attended [event name] last week and really enjoyed your talk/panel on [topic]. Your point about [specific insight] really resonated with me. Would love to stay connected."
"Hi [Name] — I've been reading your posts about [topic] and they've genuinely helped me think differently about [specific aspect]. Connecting to keep learning from your perspective."
"Hi [Name] — [Mutual Connection] suggested I reach out. I'm currently [your role/situation] and they mentioned you'd be a great person to connect with regarding [specific topic]."
Don't sell. Don't pitch. Just be human.
"Thanks for connecting, [Name]! I'm looking forward to following your work. If there's ever anything I can help with regarding [your area of expertise], don't hesitate to reach out."
ES: "¡Gracias por conectar, [Nombre]! Espero seguir su trabajo. Si alguna vez puedo ayudar con algo relacionado a [tu área], no dude en escribirme."
PT: "Obrigado/a por conectar, [Nome]! Estou ansioso/a para acompanhar seu trabalho. Se puder ajudar com algo relacionado a [sua área], não hesite em me escrever."
"Hi [Name] — I hope you're doing well. I've been really impressed by [something specific they posted or did recently]. I'm currently exploring [relevant topic/career move], and I'd love to pick your brain for 15 minutes if you have the time. Completely understand if you're too busy — either way, keep up the great work."
Key phrases:
Don't just write "Great post!" — that's invisible. Add something:
"Hi [Name] — I'm a [your title] with [X] years of experience in [field], currently exploring new opportunities in [target role/industry]. I noticed you recruit for [companies/roles] in this space. I'd love to connect in case there's a fit now or in the future. Happy to send my resume if helpful."
ES: "Soy [título] con [X] años de experiencia en [campo], actualmente explorando nuevas oportunidades. Me encantaría conectar por si hay una oportunidad ahora o en el futuro."
PT: "Sou [título] com [X] anos de experiência em [campo], atualmente explorando novas oportunidades. Adoraria conectar caso haja uma oportunidade agora ou no futuro."
"Hi [Name] — I'm happily employed at [Company] as a [role], but I'm always open to learning about interesting opportunities in [field]. Would love to be on your radar for [specific type of role] positions."
"Hi [Name] — I hope you're doing well! I'm updating my LinkedIn profile and was wondering if you'd be willing to write a brief recommendation based on our work together at [Company/Project]. Specifically, I'd appreciate if you could mention [skill or achievement]. Totally understand if you're too busy — no pressure at all."
"Hi [Name] — I noticed you're connected with [Target Person] at [Company]. I'm really interested in [reason], and I think a brief conversation with them could be valuable. Would you feel comfortable making an introduction? I'd be happy to draft a short note you could forward to make it easy."
Key phrase: "I'd be happy to draft a short note you could forward" — This removes work from them and increases the chance they'll say yes.
| Situation | Strong Phrase | Weak Alternative | |-----------|--------------|-----------------| | Expressing interest | "I'd love to explore..." | "I want to..." | | Showing gratitude | "I really appreciate your time" | "Thank you" | | Following up | "Just circling back on..." | "Did you see my message?" | | Setting boundaries | "I want to be respectful of your time" | "Sorry to bother you" | | Offering help | "Happy to be a resource if..." | "Let me know if you need help" | | Closing | "Looking forward to staying connected" | "Bye" |
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