A person in a serious job search and those managing their careers when gainfully employed should use Linkedin as one of the prime resources to connect with people.
When you meet in person the introduction is professional, normally a firm handshake, smile and direct eye contact. However, when you introduce yourself online to connect are you just as professional? It appears an increasing number of people aren’t! Many are using the default message – “I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn”.
How tacky, how impersonal and unprofessional!
Customize your invitation and make it personal. You wouldn’t pull out a canned speech when meeting someone in person. Everyone has a reason to connect. Identify the reason, and your rationale behind wanting to network. Position the relationship in a positive sense and provide a compelling reason to connect in a succinct business like introduction.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
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