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How to connect with professionals on LinkedIn
Reaching out and expanding your ‘network’ can be intimidating, but networking can make a big impact on your
professional career. Sometimes you may not personally know the person you want to connect with, but that’s okay!
There are a variety of reasons people have for connecting to one another. When connecting withanyone on
LinkedIn, you’ll want to write a personalized message that describes your intent.
The following are examples of how to send a professional, personal message.
Informational
interviews
General
networking
Job search
advice
Connecting with
alumni
Internship
advice
Someone
you’ve met