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Answer: Use the same common sense you’d use in the offline world
If you met someone at a networking event or conference, you’d usually exchange business cards and details once you’ve developed some kind of rapport or interaction with them. Sometimes it takes 20 minutes of conversation, sometimes it takes just 2 minutes – there are no hard and fast rules.
The same principle applies on LinkedIn – so use your common sense.
Consider how much rapport you have with them, how recently you interacted with them, how you came into contact with them (complete new contact or via a warm introduction) – and then, if you feel appropriate, invite them to connect by sending a personalized note (ie not using the standard LinkedIn invite).
“And what about connecting with people I don’t know? Is that a complete no no?”
I’ll answer that in tomorrow’s post.#
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