10 Tips to Help You Connect With the Right LinkedIn Users to Unlock Opportunities

LinkedIn search has the best filters of any social media platform, use it:

1. Find location-specific results.

2. Find employees of a specific company.

3. Find professionals in a specific industry.

You're here to make new connections as well.

Connect with people you know AND strangers in your industry:

1. Executives

2. Other professionals

When you connect with people you know, you don't leave a note.

So don't do it for strangers, as that will leave a salesy vibe.

Unless it makes sense: You have an opportunity that you know interests them.

- Be social.

- Reply to comments you get

- Leave thoughtful and positive comments.

The more you interact with people, the more visibility and attention your account will get.

If you're a writer, write.

If you're a developer, show what you're working on.

If you're a web designer, show some websites you've built.

Document your story and growth, and show people what you can do.

Generic Messages will usually get ignored:

"Hi"

"Hey"

"Hello"

Network with purpose:

Look at what they do, and ask an engaging question related to what they do/make a direct request..

If everyone knows you as the person who is good at XYZ, people will come to/refer others to you naturally

• Answer questions

• Share helpful resources you made

LinkedIn Groups are excellent for connecting with professionals in your industry.

To find LinkedIn Groups:

Tap “Groups” below the search bar to get the relevant groups to your search term.

Once you’ve joined some, get into discussions and offer help.