How To Make Connections On LinkedIn The Right Way
LinkedIn is a fabulous online networking tool that can help you grow your connections and business. The problem is because it's online, there are a lot of lazy people out there who rely on the standard request: "I'd like to add you to my professional network." How many times have you received one of these requests to connect from someone on LinkedIn that you've never heard of before? They're maddening, aren't they? I'm not the greatest at remembering names, so I guess there's a slim chance that I may have met them at a conference or networking event. The problem is, by sending LinkedIn's generic invitation if you're "unknown" to the recipient, it's probably going to be ignored. Make it personal It's my understanding that the only way you can personalise your request is if you click on "connect" from the person's LinkedIn profile from your desktop or laptop. You don't get the option when ...
