LinkedIn is a goldmine for finding freelance opportunities.
But amidst the stiff competition on LinkedIn, how can you take initiatives that land you offers?
Here are a few ways to take the initiative while job-hunting on LinkedIn.
Unfortunately, you may never see their posts unless you follow or are connected with them.
A keyword search can help you find opportunities you may have missed out on.
But how can you use keyword search for hunting down opportunities on LinkedIn?
Let’s say you need a freelance copywriting gig.
To enjoy the full feature, you’ll need a LinkedIn premium account.
Hey Frances,
Im a copywriter.
I recently reviewed your landing page, and I think it might benefit from a bit of optimization.
As a conversion copywriter, I can help rewrite your landing page with my voice-of-customer framework.
See the case study here: example.com
Would love to do the same for you as well.
Can we discuss this further next Thursday at 4:00 pm?
Remember to follow-up if the recipient didn’t see or reply to the first message.
I believe my solution is what you better unlock more conversions for your business.
Let me know when you are available to discuss my ideas.
Best regards,
Notice how both messages in our examples are straightforward and personalized?
LinkedIn users are more likely to respond to personalized messages than generic ones.
Check to see their details beneath the job posting or check the employees on the companys page.
Inform the hiring manager that you have applied and demonstrate why you are best for the position.
Remember to keep your message simple and straightforward.
Reach Out to Your Profile Viewers
This is one of the most powerful yet underused opportunities on LinkedIn.
A premium beats that limitation.
I noticed you looked through my profile.
Is there any way my copywriting services could be of help?
This will give potential clients a reason to accept your connection invite simultaneously.
This approach will fast-track your process and save InMail credits if you use the premium plan.
You don’t need to be aggressive.
Just a simple “why I’m reaching out” message will suffice.
You’ll need to know how to write short but effective emails to make the best of them.
Thousands of freelancers leverage the platform to get gigs across many niches.
Success on LinkedIn doesn’t end with having a glittering profile or crafting the best bio.
