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Do personal requests unlock connections on LinkedIn? 🔑
I often receive connection requests that feel cold and impersonal, which makes me less likely to accept. Here, the trick is “less is more.” A little personal touch goes a long way in building meaningful relationships. 🤝
How do you approach your connection requests on LinkedIn?
Share your tips.
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Noah Christopher Bennett
It depends. If it's just a generic message that doesn't fit my profile at all, I ignore. No message, I'll accept if it makes sense for my network, ignore if I have no clue why they're connecting. But a personalized note showing they actually looked at my profile and have a reason to connect - those I always accept. Helps build real relationships vs just playing the #'s game.
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I have accepted 95% of the connection requests so far because I feel that many of them have great backgrounds and knowledge.
I always want to connect with passionate people.
Maybe for some people it is not important but there are some things that can make us get caught and have a lot of insight
I think personal requests do unlock connections on LinkedIn. When sending a request, mention something specific like a shared interest, a relevant post they made, or a common acquaintance. It shows you're not just randomly connecting. Also, keep the message concise and sincere. For example, "I saw your post on [topic] and found it really interesting. I'm also in [related field] and would love to connect." This makes the recipient more likely to accept.
It depend :) I prefer for me when someone write me a real message to ask connection (not an automated ;) )
Here is my "system":
Automated generic message that usually does not fit to my profile
-> ignore
No message at all
-> depends, does it make sense (accept), i don't know why they reached out (ignore)
Personal message
-> accept
I find personal requests along with a thoughtful note about why you want to connect work well on LinkedIn. People are more likely to accept your request if you explain how you know them or share some common interests. Avoid generic connection messages. And once connected, engage with their content to build the relationship!
I usually take time to check out their recent activities or experience from their profile and always include a note when sending a connection request! A simple, genuine message makes all the difference. It’s a small effort, but it opens the door to meaningful conversations 🤝
I would start by engaging with their content—commenting something thoughtful on their posts if they’re active. When sending a connection request, mention how you enjoy their work or content. I've connected with some pretty big tech influencers using this approach.
If they don’t post much, find something specific they've done that you admire and mention it in your connection message. Avoid using bots; they’re overused now and often come off as impersonal.
I find that the power is not in the LinkedIn connection request. Anyone can do that. I find it's in the comments and engagement that you do on a daily basis. I target people I want to connect with. Spend time doing quality thought provoking comments. They comment back. The connection request happens and then I send them a personal Relatable interactive video with an in-experience button. That yields 80% to set meeting appointment because it's personal and relatable.