Have you been reaching out to decision makers on LinkedIn to speed your chances to land a job and not gaining much traction?

You can overcome this right now! It can be a thrilling experience when you have the right advice and follow it through! Find out how to reach out and prepare the most compelling approach to decision makers or other executives on LinkedIn without coming across as if you are looking for a job:

1. Identify common interests: Before reaching out to any decision maker or executive, research their background and interests. Look for any commonalities or areas of interest that you share with them. Then include these topics in your message and this will help establish a connection, and provide a good starting point for conversation.

2. Use a personalized message: Sending a personalized message shows that you have taken the time to research and connect with the person. Mention their name, their company, and why you are looking forward to connecting with them, refer to interest in expanding your network with like minded and that you are willing to provide pro bono expertise in return. Make sure that the message is courteous, professional and engaging, don’t let it come across as if you are looking for a job!

3. Highlight your mutual connections: If you have any mutual connections with the decision maker/executive, mention them in your personalized message. This will help you establish credibility and make a good impression.

4. Focus on the relationship, not the job: When connecting with decision makers or executives, focus on building a professional relationship. Don’t make the conversation about job opportunities. Instead, talk about their career path and discuss industry trends. If the opportunity arises you can speak about job opportunities in a natural way, without letting it come across as if this was the sole agenda.

5. Be patient and follow-up: Decision makers and executives are busy people. Be patient and follow-up with a gentle reminder about your connection request after a couple of weeks, perhaps 2 weeks in case you haven't heard from them. Don’t use the word “follow up”… 

Remember, LinkedIn is a professional platform, and your approach should reflect that. By taking an authentic, personalized, and professional approach, you can establish valuable connections with decision makers and other executives on LinkedIn.

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