If you’re active on LinkedIn, you’ve probably received random messages from recruiters inquiring about putting you in their talent pipeline. If you’re active on LinkedIn, you’ve probably received random messages from recruiters inquiring about putting you in their talent pipeline. I’ve received countless generic recruiting messages that make it clear that no one paid attention to my account. Messages have arrived in languages that I don’t speak, or they’ve sent a copy-pasted recruiting email template to dozens of potential candidates that hasn’t been customized at all. While cold recruiting messages can be highly effective, they often make the hiring process