LinkedIn Tid Bits

Just a few little things that make a difference with sending link requests on LinkedIn.

These are a collection of the messages that others and I write when requesting to be LinkedIn. I'll throw out a few ideas and let you combine and customize as you wish or as the situation warrants.

A real time saver for me is that I have these written in a saved .DOC file. I copy and past from that to LinkedIn.

You should always conclude each request with a Thank You, your name and your e-mail address. Your phone number is not real important at this point, unless it's a hiring manager or someone that you would like for them to contact you via phone.

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Do you accept invitations? If so please provide your e-mail address.
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I got your note wanting to connect. Thus, I am sending you an invitation.

If you prefer not to, please select "Archive" instead of "I don't know this person", and accept my apology for the interruption.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be introduced to any of my direct contacts.
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Thanks for saying that you accept inventions. I would like to connect with you.

If you prefer not to, please select "Archive" instead of "I don't know this person", and accept my apology for the interruption.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be introduced to any of my direct contacts.
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I saw you on LinkedIn & I would like to connect with you.

If you prefer not to, please select "Archive" instead of "I don't know this person", and accept my apology for the interruption.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be introduced to any of my direct contacts.
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It was nice meeting you at (insert where you met individual) & I would like to connect with you.

However, if you prefer not to, please select "Archive" instead of "I don't know this person", and accept my apology for the interruption.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be introduced to any of my direct contacts.
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(Insert reference name) suggested that we connect.

However, if you prefer not to, please select "Archive" instead of "I don't know this person", and accept my apology for the interruption.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be introduced to any of my direct contacts.
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Glad we are connected.

Please let me know if I can help you in any way.
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I'm looking forward to expand my network with mutually beneficial contacts. I would like to link with you professionally.

However, if you prefer not to, please select "Archive" instead of "I don't know this person", and accept my apology for the interruption.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be introduced to any of my direct contacts.
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Through a LinkedIn search, your name came up. I'm looking to contact (insert target person's name). Wouldyou mind introducing me to them?

However, if you prefer not to, please select "Archive" instead of "I don't know this person", and accept my apology for the interruption.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be introduced to any of my direct contacts.
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I REALLY LIKE THIS NEXT ONE

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It was nice meeting you at (insert where you met individual) & I would like to connect with you.

However, if you prefer not to, please select "Archive" instead of "I don't know this person", and accept my apology for the interruption.

I'm currently looking for key contacts within these or similar companies: FORD, DELTA, KOHLS, BANANA REPUBLIC, TARGET, and CHICK-FIL-A. Your time and assistance is greatly appreciated.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to be introduced to any of my direct contacts.
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I hope this helps you make a few key connections through LinkedIn.

Please share other ideas with me so I can consider them for a future posting.