- Don't send a cliched message. Instead, be particularly careful to get the attention of your recipient. - Avoid sending a wall of text where you talk only about yourself. - Don't send very short messages, such as "Hi, can you help me get a job!" - Sending the identical message to all recruiters is a bad idea. Instead, tailor each letter to the recruiter's specific requirements. - Don't sound rude or demanding. - Don't ask the recruiter to visit your profile and suggest a job. - Always proofread your message before hitting the send button.