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Recruiter Lite, and Talent Hub </h2> <span class="hue-default-secondary-color t-14" data-test-selector="relativeTime-container"> Last updated: 4 days ago </span> </div> </div> <div class="page-width-content article-details-content"> <div class="article-details-content__main"> <article data-test-selector="article" data-article-source="urn:li:helpCenterArticle:(412220,LITHOGRAPH)"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>You can send messages to candidates in LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter Lite, and LinkedIn Talent Hub from:</p><ul><li>Your search results</li><li>A project’s <strong>Talent</strong> <strong>pool</strong> or <strong>Pipeline</strong> page</li><li>A candidate’s profile</li></ul> </div> <div class="article-content-callout article-content-callout__background--note" data-test-selector="callout-container"> <div> <h3 class="t-16 article-content-callout__headline" data-test-selector="callout-headline"> Here's a tip </h3> <div class="article-content-callout__text-rich-description t-14 article-content-callout__text-rich-description--hue" data-test-selector="callout-rich-description"> <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>If you don't have a LinkedIn Recruiter subscription today and would like to learn more, you can <a rel="" href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/20/11/rlite-contact" target="_self">contact our Sales team</a> for more information.<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> </div> </div> <!----> </div> <div class="article-content-callout article-content-callout__background--warning" data-test-selector="callout-container"> <div> <h3 class="t-16 article-content-callout__headline" data-test-selector="callout-headline"> Important to know </h3> <div class="article-content-callout__text-rich-description t-14 article-content-callout__text-rich-description--hue" data-test-selector="callout-rich-description"> <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>You can’t send initial outreach messages to candidates directly from your Recruiter, Recruiter Lite, or Talent Hub Inbox.<p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> </div> </div> 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<p>To send a message to a candidate in Recruiter, Recruiter Lite, or Talent Hub:</p> </div> <ol class="article-content__ordered-list" data-test-selector="orderedList-container"> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Click the <strong><li-icon type="envelope-icon"></li-icon> Message</strong> icon on the right side of the candidate's profile card.</p><ul><li>If the candidate is a 1st-degree connection, a member who has enabled Open Profile, or a job applicant, the <strong>Free to InMail</strong> indicator next to their name in the <strong>Compose Message</strong> window shows the message is free.</li><li>If the candidate is a 2nd-degree or 3rd-degree connection, or an out-of-network member, an indicator next to their name will show that an InMail credit will be used. <strong>Note:</strong> Recruiter Lite users can't message out-of-network members.</li><li>If you have the candidate’s email address saved on their profile, a dropdown at the top of the message window appears. You can select <strong>Send via E-mail</strong> to send an email instead of a message.</li><li>You may come across a profile where the option to send a message isn't available because the candidate can opt out of receiving InMail messages using their personal settings.</li></ul> </div> <div class="article-content-callout article-content-callout__background--note article-content-callout--in-list" data-test-selector="callout-container"> <div> <h3 class="t-16 article-content-callout__headline" data-test-selector="callout-headline"> Here's a tip </h3> <div class="article-content-callout__text-rich-description t-14 article-content-callout__text-rich-description--hue" data-test-selector="callout-rich-description"> <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Email Connect allows you to send emails directly from LinkedIn Recruiter through your email provider, adding to existing email syncing capabilities when you integrate your email and calendar. When enabled, you can email candidates with a visible email address on their candidate profile, or add an email address directly, to send emails to candidates from your Outlook account in Recruiter. <p><br> </p><p></p> <p></p><p></p>Currently, Email Connect is only compatible with Microsoft 365 / Outlook. We’re gradually making this experience available, and you might not have access to it at this time. This feature is not available for Recruiter Lite or Talent Hub. See the <a rel="" href="https://www.linkedin.com/help/recruiter/answer/a1511762 " target="_self">Email syncing Recruiter user FAQ</a> for more information.<br> <p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> </div> </div> <!----> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: In the <strong>Search for a template field</strong> at the top of the <strong>Compose Message</strong> window, search for a template to use.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Add a subject and compose your message in the required fields.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Click the <li-icon type="pencil-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Edit</strong> icon next to your signature. Your signature can be a maximum of 150 characters.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional:<em> </em>Click the <li-icon type="curly-braces-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Variables</strong> icon and select a variable that will populate in the subject line or message body when you send a message. Click <strong>Preview</strong> at the bottom of the message window to view how your personalized variables will populate in the message. You can select from the following variables:</p><ul><li><strong>{firstName}</strong>: The variable for the candidate’s first name</li><li><strong>{lastName}</strong>: The variable for the candidate’s last name</li><li><strong>{fullName}</strong>: The variable for the candidate’s full name</li><li><strong>{projectJobTitle}: </strong>The variable for the project’s job title (job post specific)</li><li><strong>{projectCompany}</strong>: The variable for the company name (job post specific)</li><li><strong>{projectLocation}: </strong>The variable for the project location (job post specific)</li><li><strong>{jobPostLink}</strong>: The variable for the job post link (job post specific)</li></ul><p><strong>Note</strong>: A candidate must be added to your project to use job post specific variables. If the candidate is in a project with a closed job, the variable <strong>{jobPostLink} </strong>won't be available. </p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Click the <li-icon type="paperclip-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Attachment</strong> icon to add up to 5 attachments. The total size of all your message attachments can't exceed 2MB. If you want to remove an attachment, click the <li-icon type="cancel-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Cancel</strong> icon next to the attachment to remove it before you send your message. You can attach the following file types:</p><ul><li>CSV</li><li>XLS</li><li>XLSX</li><li>DOC</li><li>DOCX</li><li>PDF</li><li>TXT</li><li>RTF<br> </li></ul> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Click the <strong><li-icon type="calendar-icon"></li-icon> Calendar</strong> icon to set up an availability link. This feature is available in Recruiter only.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Click the <strong><li-icon type="globe-icon"></li-icon> Globe</strong> icon to set the visibility preference for your message. This feature is available in Recruiter only.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Click the <strong>Send immediately via InMail </strong>dropdown at the top of the message to schedule the message to be sent at a specific time.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Click the <li-icon type="plus-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Follow-up</strong> icon at the bottom of the message and complete the required fields to send a scheduled follow-up message. By default, a follow-up message is sent 7 days after the initial message. Click the <li-icon type="gear-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Settings</strong> icon to change the sending options.<br> </p><ul><li><strong>Note</strong>: Follow-up messages are available in Recruiter only.</li></ul> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Click <strong>Send</strong>.</p> </div> </li> </ol> </div> <div class="tabs__tabpanel " tabindex="0" role="tabpanel" id="panel-2-mecxg" aria-labelledby="tab-2-mecxg" hidden data-test-selector="tabs-tabpanel"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>To send a message to a candidate from the Recruiter mobile app:</p> </div> <ol class="article-content__ordered-list" data-test-selector="orderedList-container"> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Sign in to the Recruiter mobile app.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Tap the <strong><li-icon type="envelope-icon"></li-icon> Message</strong> icon on a candidate's profile.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Add a subject and compose your message. If you’d like to use a message template, tap the <li-icon type="clipboard-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Template</strong> icon at the top of the message.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Tap the <li-icon type="ellipsis-horizontal-icon"></li-icon> <strong>More</strong> icon and select <strong>Edit signature</strong>. Your signature can be a maximum of 150 characters.<br> </p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Tap the <li-icon type="paperclip-icon"></li-icon> <strong>Attachment</strong> icon to add an attachment.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Tap the <strong><li-icon type="curly-braces-icon"></li-icon> Variables</strong> icon to select automatic variables that populate when you send a message. You can select from the following variables:</p><ul><li><strong>{firstName}</strong>: The variable for the candidate’s first name</li><li><strong>{lastName}</strong>: The variable for the candidate’s last name</li><li><strong>{fullName}</strong>: The variable for the candidate’s full name</li></ul> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Optional: Tap the <strong><li-icon type="clock-icon"></li-icon> Schedule</strong> icon at the bottom of the message to schedule the message to be sent at a specific time.</p> </div> </li> <li class="article-content__ordered-list-item t-14"> <div class="t-14 article-content__rich-text hue-default-color article-content__rich-text--in-list" data-test-selector="preRenderedMarkup-container"> <p>Tap <strong>Send</strong>.</p> </div> </li> </ol> </div> </div> <div class="t-14 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