Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

Cold Connecting With People On LinkedIn


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Why send someone a connection request?

  • Job opportunity you have
  • You're looking for a job opportunity
  • Looking for info / guidance
  • Expand network
  • Met someone IRL
  • Why not to:

    • Just because
    • They're  cute
    • Connection request or invite vs inmail or message for basic free accounts:

      • Inmail - paid or free to 1st degree connections
      • Connection request - request to be connected with anyone (think Facebook friend request)
      • Tips for initiating contact:

        • Know your reason
        • Find common ground
        • Send outreach
        • Keep it short and sweet
        • Make sure your profile is updated
        • Mutual connections can send intros for you as well
        • Don't sell
        • Be yourself
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