Do you personalize every connection request?
- Thread starter megakim
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- Jun 29, 2022
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It depends on who I'm reaching out to. For someone I genuinely want to connect with, I'll write a short personal note. For general networking, I usually keep it simple.
toxoplasmosis
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- May 31, 2026
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When possible, always. And it's best done with people who are already second connections. Otherwise the connect rate goes way down.
alalchowdor
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- Jan 22, 2024
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A brief note about your common interest or any obvious reason to connect is always perceived as being more authentic. I prefer personalizing my requests when there is anything relevant that I can mention and not in all cases where I send a request.
astridmonroe
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- Jul 27, 2026
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it is my general preference to keep things brief. if there was anything particular about the request which got my attention, then I may mention it. otherwise a general request is perfectly okay. what matters is that it feels autthentic.
it depends on whom I am approaching.if I really want to reach someone, then I always go for a shorter and more personal approach.otherwise I normally do not think too much about the message when doing regular networking.
noodleninja
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- Jul 17, 2026
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this has been my experience as well. when there is a real reason y i wish to make contact, i will mention it in a brief stattement but mostly j just keep it short and sweet.
Valentina Marquez
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- Jul 15, 2026
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same goes for me I personalize only when there is something personal to personalize on. ordinary networking require just an ordinary request.
Nobara Kugisaki
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- Jun 1, 2026
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I usually decide after checking their profile first. If their work or posts seem relevant to what I’m looking for, then I’ll send the request. Otherwise I just skip it.
- May 8, 2026
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i build my network slowly, so each connect request i make goes with a personal note
- May 27, 2016
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If it is someone worth connecting with, I personalize the connection request. Otherwise I don't bother connecting with him/her at all.
Salvaforia
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- Jul 31, 2026
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I will personalize only when I want to develop a relationship with a person. while networking in large number all that is needed is simply an ask, although even a little bit of personalization can work wonders.