LinkedIn Connection Requests & MessagesAs you connect with people on LinkedIn remember it is vital to add a connection note. Not sure how to do it? Check out this LinkedIn tutorial. Use this guide to writing an introductory request message that includes three elements: who you are, why you’re introducing yourself to them, and what you’re asking for. This article from resume wordedhas some templates for your LinkedIn messages.
EmailsReview the key findings from this study on email outreach to learn some tips you can incorporate into your cold email outreach.
Outreach through Twitter – HashtagChats! This is a different approach to outreach, but if this approach gives you energy give it a try! Learn more about HashtagChats and how you can connect with industry thought leaders through this article from The Muse.
This post is part of Season for Connection 2021, a winter break initiative focused on how to conduct outreach and connect with professionals in a way that gets results. View the launch post here to see all articles compiled in an Outreach Guide.
By Erin Carlini (she/her)
Erin Carlini (she/her)Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development