Be personal with your approach

There’s nothing worse than receiving a connection request from what seems like an automated robot.

When connecting with someone you’ve never met, it’s helpful to personalize your initial message towards the recipient. This doesn’t mean you need to write them an entire letter, but you should read their profile and spend enough time crafting your message so they know you are a human. If you can do this while also letting some of your personality shine, your outreach is far more likely to succeed.

Also, be mindful not to send too many requests in a day.