I know I sound like a broken record, but PLEASE take the time to read the profile of the person you wish to network with before you send them a networking invitation.  On my LinkedIn profile, I plainly state that I do not accept canned invites, yet day in and day out I receive dozens of "I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn" messages. Grrr! Drives me crazy.  Same thing with Facebook. On my profile it plainly states that I don't accept friend requests unless I know how we are connected.  So why is it that when I log into Facebook I see at least one or two requests without messages?!?!?!

Networking is about making good first impressions.  If you can't even take the time to read my profile, how am I to believe that you will take the time to do a good job on my project?  It only takes a few extra minutes to read a profile.  This will let you determine if this potential contact is someone that you can help. 

 

Okay rant over. I'm back to my normal, happy go-lucky self.

 
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7 Comments on When networking read the profile before you send that friend request! (rant)

NOV
11
2009
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It feels good to get things off your chest once in awhile doesn't it?  I see you Twitter - is it worth it?
3:48pm • #1
269,182 Points 72 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Now where do I know you from? Bwahahahaaa
3:49pm • #2

Dawn, in my opinion, absolutely! I've gotten new clients and interviews just from the activity that I engage in on twitter.  The key to Twitter is moderation.  You don't have to be on there all day in order to get results.

Ken, you are absolutely silly!
3:55pm • #3

Dawn, yes it does feel good to get stuff off your chest sometimes! LOL
3:59pm • #4
NOV
12
2009

Even worste when people come to your office to market and they don't know anything about your business.  I just had someone come in today and for the first time EVER, I actually wanted to shoo her out without hearing what she had to offer.  Seriously....
3:04pm • #5

Crystal, with the high cost of gas, people still do that sort of thing? That's just awful!  I can't imagine taking the time to walk into someone's office and not know what they do.
3:35pm • #6
DEC
13
2009
465,199 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Take the time to do your due diligence before you make the introduction. Just like a transaction. Do your homework. Some of them you don't want to do anyway.
3:56pm • #7


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