Networking

Connecting on LinkedIn isn’t as simple as saying “Hi” and asking someone to connect. Here’s how to make your messages stronger so you actually get responses as suggested by Emily Liou.

As an aside, it does bug me when people connect and immediately send me a sales spiel without attempting to forge a relationship first! A cup of coffee and a chat is always a terrific idea to see what synergies there may be between us!

PS: – I always love to receive “personalised” connection requests not the standard ones!

Click this link: – Linkedin Connections

Sometimes telling someone your job title just doesn’t cut the mustard! You need to be a bit more expansive and innovative. Amanda Berlin gives you her ideas that may be helpful.

Click this link: – What Do You Do?

Want some ideas as to how to keep the conversation going, particularly at a networking event? Steve Errey gives you five that should work!

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Professional networking with strangers can be hard. Don’t make it harder on yourself by bringing up these topics (as suggested by Jenny Foss) and risk making a bad first impression.

Click this link: – Networking No No’s