When you are committed to using LinkedIn to build your career, you need to connect strategically.
When someone invites me to connect, I follow a pretty standard routine.
First, I view their profile. If they are not in the Telecoms industry, I’ll probably ignore their invitation straight away.
Second, if they are in Telecoms, I see how many connections they have. I get many invitations from people with single-digit or low double-digit connections.
I view these suspiciously because it just seems unlikely that someone with so little LinkedIn activity would ever find me.
Often the profile reveals inconsistencies which support this unlikelihood. I ignore these invitations.
Lastly, if their profile otherwise matches my objectives, I accept.
What’s your template for reviewing connection requests?
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