LinkedIn DM Scripts

Hi [Name], I came across [Company] while researching summer internship opportunities in [Domain]. I'm a [Year] [Degree] student at [College] — genuinely interested in your team specifically because [one reason]. Would you be open to a quick 10-minute call? Happy to share my resume.

Hi [Name], been following [Company] since [milestone] — what you're building in [space] is genuinely exciting. I'm looking for a summer internship where I can do real work at a company that's moving fast. Any chance there's room for someone like me on the team?

Hi [Name], I noticed you went to [College] — I'm currently in [Year] year there. I've been targeting [Company] for my summer internship and your experience there stood out. Would you be open to a 10-minute call? Any perspective you can share would mean a lot.

Hi [Name], [Mutual connection] suggested I reach out. I'm a [Degree] student at [College] looking for a summer internship in [Domain]. Would love to learn about your experience at [Company] and whether there might be an opening.

Hi [Name], I've been following your posts on [topic] for a while — your perspective on [specific post] really resonated. I'm exploring summer internships in [Domain] and [Company] is high on my list. Would you be open to a quick chat?

Hi [Name], thanks for connecting! I reached out because I've been targeting [Company] for a summer internship in [Domain]. Would you be open to sharing any insight about the team or pointing me toward the right person to speak to?

Hi [Name] — [Year] [Degree] student at [College], looking for a summer internship at [Company]. Worth a 10-minute call?

Hi [Name], I'm [Your Name] from [College]. I've been researching [Company]'s [team/product/market] and I have a few specific questions I think only someone with your experience could answer. Would you have 10 minutes this week?

Hi [Name], your journey from [background] to [Domain] at [Company] is exactly the path I'm trying to build. I'm a [Year] student at [College] trying to make a similar move. Would you be open to sharing how you got there?

Hi [Name], I attended [event/webinar] where you spoke on [topic] — your point about [specific thing] really stuck with me. I'm looking for a summer internship in [Domain] and [Company] is high on my list. Would love to connect properly.

Hi [Name], I'll be direct — I'm looking for a summer internship at [Company] and I was hoping you'd be open to either a referral or pointing me toward the right person. I've done [one relevant thing]. Happy to share my resume.

Hi [Name], I've spent the last month researching [Company] — your [product/approach/market] is something I genuinely find fascinating. I'm a [Year] student at [College] looking for a summer internship where I can go deep on [area]. Any chance we could chat?

Hi [Name], I noticed we're both interested in [topic/industry] — your work at [Company] on [specific thing] caught my attention. I'm a student exploring this space for my summer internship. Would you have 10 minutes to share your perspective?

Hi [Name], I noticed you're based in [City] — I'll be there this summer. I've been targeting [Company] for my internship search and your profile came up. Would you be open to a coffee or quick call?

Hi [Name], I know [Company] may not have a formal internship opening — but I wanted to reach out anyway. I'm a [Year] student at [College] willing to work on a project basis if that's what makes sense. Any chance there's a way to contribute this summer?

Hi [Name], I sent a connection request last week along with a note about a summer internship at [Company]. Just wanted to follow up — still very interested and happy to share more about my background.

Hi [Name], I just read your article/post on [topic] — genuinely one of the most useful things I've read on [subject]. I'm a student exploring [Domain] for my career and I'd love to ask you a few questions if you ever have 10 minutes.

Hi [Name], I saw you graduated from [College] last year and landed at [Company] — that's exactly the path I'm trying to build. I'm in [Year] year now and would love to hear how you approached the internship search. Would you be open to a quick chat?

Hi [Name], I want to intern at [Company] this summer. I've done my research, I know what your team works on, and I genuinely think I can contribute. Would you be the right person to speak to, or can you point me in the right direction?

Hi [Name], I tried reaching you by email but it may have bounced. I'm [Your Name], a [Year] student at [College] looking for a summer internship at [Company]. Would you be open to connecting here instead?