LinkedIn Connection Request (Job Seeker)
LinkedInFriendly ToneQuick Fix
Before (Original)
Hi, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn.
After (TextGlow Rewrite)Friendly
Hi Claire — I came across your post on scaling customer success teams and it matched exactly what I'm working through at my current role. Would love to connect and follow your work.
What Changed
- 1Referenced a specific piece of the person's content to prove the request is genuine
- 2Gave a clear, non-threatening reason for connecting (follow their work, not ask for a job)
- 3Replaced LinkedIn's default text, which signals zero effort
Why Friendly tone works here
Friendly tone in connection requests lowers the guard — the reader feels approached by a peer, not pursued by a stranger.
About Friendly Tone
Warm and conversational without being informal. Works well in team settings and customer-facing interactions.
Related Examples
Major Rewrite
LinkedInPersuasive
Before
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Tomas and I am a senior recruiter at Tale...
After
Hi Tomas — your work on the Meridian logistics restructuring caught my eye. We're building a si...
LinkedIn InMail Outreach
View →Tone Shift
LinkedInConfident
Before
I think a lot of people don't realize how important company culture really is. In my experience...
After
Bad culture doesn't hide. It shows up in your attrition data, your Glassdoor score, and the ene...
LinkedIn Thought Leadership Post
View →Major Rewrite
GmailPersuasive
Before
Hello, my name is Jake and I work at Acme Solutions. We provide software that helps companies w...
After
Hi Marcus — I noticed Brightline just expanded to three new markets. Congrats on the growth. Co...
Cold Email Outreach
View →Want to rewrite like this in 2 clicks?
Install TextGlow — free. Works inside Gmail, Slack, LinkedIn, and everywhere else you write.
Free: 10 rewrites/day · Pro: 150/day for $39/year