Should I add a note to LinkedIn connection requests?
Yes, always. A short note explaining why you want to connect makes the request far more likely to be accepted and sets the tone. A blank request feels random and is often ignored, especially by people who do not know you.
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Connect with intent to people you genuinely want in your network, engage before you need something, send a note with connection requests, be a giver, maintain real relationships, and prioritize quality over quantity. It is a long game.
Because networking when you need something is too late. Engaging, commenting, and sharing before you need a job builds relationships so that when you do reach out for help, you have a network that already knows you and wants to respond.
Because being a giver builds a network that wants to help you back. Sharing useful content, introducing people, and helping when asked creates reciprocity, instead of a network you only draw from, which drains relationships.
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