Lesson 5: Personalized Connection Requests
Why do some goals fail? Often, it’s because they’re too vague, overly ambitious, or lack resources.
- Writing polite and personalized messages: Reference how you know the person or why you want to connect.
Example: "Hi [Name], I noticed we share a passion for software development and attended the same school. I’d like to connect and learn from your experiences."
- Avoiding generic connection requests: Stand out by mentioning shared interests or goals.
Increase connection acceptance rates
- Go beyond the [minimum] All-Star status and be more thorough, have a professional photo, a detailed work history, relevant skills, and endorsements.
- Sharing mutual connections increases trust.
- Personalizing requests shows that you have invested time.
- Working in or being affiliated with the same industry can show you have similar interests.
- Sending requests during or immediately following events significantly increases acceptances.
Source: https://emailsearch.io/p/linkedin-connection-request-acceptance-rates
LESSON RESOURCES
Activity
Send three personalized connection requests to professionals in your network.
TIP! Keep the message concise at around 2-3 sentences and always begin by addressing the person by their first name.
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