There are different approaches to connecting on LinkedIn. Some treat it like a social network where you can follow anyone. Others view it as an exclusive club, keeping only connections with people they have worked with and whom they know personally.
Whether you are networking for a professional circle or future career prospects or plain client acquisition. Here are some do’s & don’ts you must keep in mind while connecting, especially as we are slowly turning into a global village:
Personalise connection and/or recommendation request
Send a welcome or thank you note
Respond promptly or with an interim message
Use a professional headshot picture on your profile
Post content regularly & Keep it professional
Nurture your relationships & Introduce people
Share market trends & sector news
Endorse & recommend your co-workers
Be specific (and honest) about your intent
Make contacting you easy and accessible
It’s best to give before taking
Don’t send spam messages and repeatedly
Don’t connect irrelevantly
Don’t act overly friendly without a professional purpose
Don’t lock down your profile
Don’t just upload email connections to connect with
Don’t ask new connections you don’t know for recommendations & endorsements
Don’t post self-serving messages or politically or religiously sensitive topics
Don’t make negative or highly critical comments
Don’t forget to respond promptly
Don’t comment on their photo
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