Are my InMail messages getting lost into the abyss? This keeps happening:

1. I see a recruiter post for a freelance need
2. I send an InMail message (default option since I pay for premium)
3. After 6 hrs of silence I get antsy + send recruiter a connection request
4. They ACCEPT my request but never respond to the InMail message (*this combo is the odd part)

I assume this is due to how the recruiter’s inbox displays (“Focused” in LI terms.) Anyone know what’s going on here? Workarounds?

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Recruiters get a lot of connect requests - I’ll usually go and accept a bunch at once, but am not paying attention to whether they are connected to messages or not.

Our LinkedIn inboxes are a black hole mess of good legitimate applicants and spam mail from b2b saas and lead gen bros. It’s really easy for things to get buried in there.

We also have to monitor a separate LinkedIn Recruiter inbox, our email and an ATS system. So there’s a chance you’re getting lost.

Your best bet would be to try and call them or find their email address and send a follow up note with your resume. Those are the most direct routes.

If you don’t hear back from a second or third follow up attempt you might not have the experience/qualifications they’re after.

Same problem

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