The document discusses how to build better connections on LinkedIn. It describes the different types of connections on LinkedIn, including first, second, and third degree connections as well as group connections. It provides tips for finding and making quality connections, such as joining LinkedIn groups, having a complete profile, attending events, and building real relationships. The overall message is that professional networking on LinkedIn is about giving to others and building lasting business relationships.

1. Building Better
LinkedIn
Connections
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2. Types of Connections
 First Degree – People you already
know. Your friends, colleagues and
anyone you have already met.
 Second Degree – Friends and
contacts of first degree
connections.
 Third Degree – Connections from
your second degree connections
or the friends of friends’ friends.
 Group Connections – People who
join at least one group with your
and have the same interests.

3. Where You Can Find Connections
 LinkedIn provides a variety of ways
to find and add new connections
to your network.
 Once you find someone you want
to connect, begin the process by
sending them an invitation.

4. LinkedIn Groups
 Join in discussions and interact
with people in the group.
 Often, they are willing to become
connections with you.
 If you can’t connect with them,
you can always follow them.
 Be sure to connect with the group
owner as well.

5. Tips to Make Great Connections
 Build real relationships
 Reach out
 Have a complete profile
 Initiate conversations
 Give compliments
 Ask for advice
 Attend events
 Update your status frequently
 Don’t connect with every request
 Be appropriately selective

6. Introduce Connections
 Search for one of the connection's
profiles.
 Click their name.
 Expand the menu next to the
Suggest Connections button.
Select Share Profile or Send
Message.
 Enter each recipient's name in the
To: field.
 Modify the message to explain
how they could benefit from
knowing each other.
 Click Send Message.

7. Building Relationships
 Relationship building is what
makes a company memorable.
You want to do the same with
your connections. Connect with
those who share your values and
then begin building a relationship
with them.
 Take the time to build connections
into lasting business relationships.
Professional networking has always
been about giving something in
order to get something back in
return.

8. LinkedIn is About Connections
 Every connection you make on
LinkedIn should align with your
own values.
 Build your own profile to include
your current position and every job
and instance of volunteer work
you’ve done in the past.
 Keep your status updated.
 Send personalized invitations to
connect.

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