LinkedIn: How to Connect Like a Pro
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In this video, I show you how to use #LinkedIn to connect like a pro! You’ll see sample LinkedIn connection requests that have impressed even me, and you’ll be able to craft your own request message template.
84% of people find jobs using a “weak” relationship, and in the 21st century, LinkedIn is arguably the most powerful platform to effectively connect with these “weak” connections.
Through the three tips I mention, you will learn to connect with someone on LinkedIn without knowing the person either for a job, or just to expand your professional network! I’ll teach you how to adhere to LinkedIn connection request etiquette (super important!) and you might even be able to connect on LinkedIn without viewing the profile first!
People are often faced with the challenge of connecting with others on LinkedIn without really knowing them beforehand or without a proper introduction; but you will soon see you are able to message someone on LinkedIn who is not a connection (for free) and write custom, thoughtful messages that get an engaged response.
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00:00 Intro
01:08 Tip 1 - Use Filter feature to find relevant Alumni
02:48 Tip 2 - Message anyone on LinkedIn for free
04:48 Tip 3 - Write custom and thoughtful messages
06:17 Bonus tip
07:01 Ending
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Don't you just love his energy and speaking style? :)
I sure do 😉
I do...😍
@@tasnianishat3194 me too
As someone who just moved and is on the job hunt again, your videos are very calming. It’s hard not to think about looking for a job 24/7 and it’s nice to have some guidance and input on what we can do to improve. Thanks for the tips Jeff!
I know the feeling Saacid, believe me! And I'm glad my content is able to help in some (small) way 😁
This is so true. I literally have found my entry into a sales career through a weak connection I’ve just met recently.
That's exactly what I'm talking about!
As someone going into the cybersecurity field and still in school this is fantastic advice to help working a foot in the door while still gaining the knowledge needed for the job. Thank you for the awesome video full of advice!
Anytime Jeffrey! What an awesome name btw 😏
Your playlist is awesome! Thank you Jeff, it did help me to understand my wrong approaches in connecting to people, moreover I could finally made my LinkedIn profile looking good. You're the best!!! 👍👍👍
No problem! That's what I'm here for 😁
This is an extremely helpful video that gives high quality advice that gives structure to what needs to go into looking for a job that will actually help you grow forward. I feel way better about what I need to do on Linked In, thanks so much dude you're awesome. Also: props to having such clear videos. The way you're explaining the info gives good context 👍👍 Liked and Subscribed!
Thanks again Marcus 😁
Hi Jeff!
Thanks so much for this content! I'm only on tip 2, and I already have a giant Notion page of notes (thanks for that too lol). I look forward to using this for my search in publishing.
Hello Jeff! A big fan here. Your advice and tips are extremely useful, really! I think you should be a teacher when you are old! :) Keep up the good work.
Hahahaha I am already old, and yes I would love to become a teacher :)
Thank you Jeff, your videos are very helpful. I love your enthusiasm, it's contagious.
Glad to hear it Todd! 😁
What industry do you plan on checking out using these tips?
TIMESTAMPS
01:08 Tip 1 - Use Filter feature to find relevant Alumni
02:48 Tip 2 - Message anyone on LinkedIn for free
04:48 Tip 3 - Write custom and thoughtful messages
06:17 Bonus tip
I got my first internship too through a not close friend haha
Well I hope you bought him/her dinner as a thank you! 😄
Thank you. Your voice alone is commanding.
Just few seconds into the video, I already liked and subscribed. You just sounded like you have something, and you sure do.
Thank you my friend!
Thank you so much! Every time I watch your videos, I learn a little more! I am ready for 80,000+ salary and above and then the sky is my limit!!!!
Wooohooo best of luck!!
What a valuable information & for free! Thanks for this work, love it! 🤩
Woohoo 😁
Thanks for all of the excellent tips. Though I've had a presence on LinkedIn for a while, I never considered growing my network and the values associated with it. Lately, I haven't had much success growing my network organically. Now I think I know why. Thank you much.
Not a problem Liam, glad you found the tips in this video helpful 😁
Hey Jeff, thank you for the useful content. today I watched your video first time it was fantastic, these are totally useful tips and I love them. sending you a greeting from India. :)
Glad to hear it my friend! Hope you're staying safe and well Lakhan!
Hello Jeff! A big fan here. Your advice and tips are extremely useful, really! but I am here to give jeff video ideas - 1. Setup Tour 2. What's in my backpack (or pocket edition) 3.Tips and Tricks for Google Finance Users
Awesome! Thank you for the ideas 😁
I am first year of college , I recently started connecting with my alumi other field that interest me ... this video is going to be very helpful for me... I also applied few of them . Thanks
Awesome!! Let me know how it goes 😁
Your advice and tips are extremely useful, thank you
Glad to hear it Brenda! 😁
The alumni or group tip is a good one. Totally forgot about it
Yes! It's a very helpful little resource that most people might overlook :)
Love the way you share information and the way you speak
Thank you Anjna 😁
Your content is just amazing bro. More than superficial stuff which most of the video talk about
Thanks so much Atif! Really really appreciate your comment. It means that people like yourself are (hopefully) finding real value :).
@@JeffSu You and Amy Miller are the only ones whose advice or comment I take very very seriously coz they are backed by proper reasoning and facts. Amazing content you create man :))
@@atif5752 Thanks for sharing an amazing channel with me! Will be sure to check Amy Miller out :). Appreciate the love! Hope you enjoy future videos as well
Loving all your tips, new subbie from Australia!
Glad to hear it! Hope you're staying safe down there Leena!
hey Jeff, pleasure to seeing your outstanding helpful video..Thanks a bunch man...!
You're very welcome Sabbir!! 😁
insightful nuggets of wisdom. thanks man, you are the best
You're very welcome 😁
Amazing content. Appreciate your effort in creating this.
Appreciate you letting me know!! Thank you 😁
Hey Jeff, thanks for all the fantastic actionable content! For these networking messages, do you think it's best to wait until working hours to send them, or would weekends and late hours be fine? Thanks again
Best to send during working hours :)
Jeff it worked I was actually able to connect with 3 people using the personalized invite tactic.
But now I'm kinda stuck because I don't know how to naturally bring up the fact that want to tell me about their job
Anyways thanks a lot❤❤
1 step at a time 😁
Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for the great tips! With your guide, I now have more clues about how to utilize LinkedIn better for my job hunting. Just a quick question, should I put a general resume on my LinkedIn? Or is it better to send a targeted resume to the hiring managers after I successfully connect with them? Thank you!
Always send a targeted/customized resume for each job application 😁
Thank you so much for this video it is very informative!
No problem! 😁
Hey Jeff, Great Video! I came across your channel after watching your first video on ali abdaal's skillshare class. I am impressed by your editing skills, your videos really look professional! My question is how you zoomed/highlighted that top part of the study you show at 0:40. I can't find any tutorials online, maybe because I can't really articulate what I am looking for specifically. Maybe you can help me out! Thanks in advance!
Hi Jan! So happy to meet another student of Ali's :). Sure of course - So there are two ways you can go about trying to achieve that effect: (1) Keyframing the clip and increasing the size of the area. There should be some tutorials if you search "keyframe enlarge clip final cut pro" or something along those lines. (2) The easier route is for you to just simply buy a plugin online (probably in videohive) that will achieve the same effect.
Good luck!
Hi! Thank you so much for this content. This would help expand my connections. Love it
Glad to hear it JANET! Best of luck :D
@@JeffSu Thank you.
@@janetasis9218 You're welcome!
Brilliant advice! thank you
You're welcome Lee-Anne!
Awesome video as always! I think the toughest part about the connection message (1. relatable, 2. compliment, 3. add value) is the adding value part. How do I add value to someone who doesn't really have any projects or papers that I can view? I can compliment them on the other hand, about their company.
Ask ChatGPT what their responsibilities are (based on their title) and go from there 😁
Thank you @@JeffSu! Really appreciate your reply and your videos as well!
No problem!@@malmsteen10
Thank you Jeff ... Grateful for your video
And I'm grateful for you as a viewer 😁
Hi Jeff 👋 I see at 6:21 you and I know the same person! We should all meet up soon. I heard he makes nice windows. 🤭
Yea and also allergic to Apples, weird dude
Great tips!! Thanks.
No problem!
Hi Jeff, I'm a student and this video is really meaning full to me. But it's would be better if the subtitles are correct in real-time 😉
You're very welcome! I fixed it in my other videos :)
Would like to use this feature to learn more about the cloud practitioner in the Fintech/IT industry. ^^ Thanks for sharing this useful tips bruh
That's awesome Jamie! You're welcome 😁
Thank you for this video! I would be very interested how to use this in the film industry.
Off the top of my head - perhaps search for large production companies?
Thanks Jeff! Wow, learned a lot:)
You're very welcome Rita!!
Hi Jeff. I am getting a deeper understanding of how I should connect thanks to you rather than getting lost in the system. How should one approach connecting with recruiters in recruiting firms as opposed to recruiters in big companies? Are the ways similar? Thank you so much!
Similar approach except for headhunters you need to bear in mind their priority is to land you any role, not necessarily the "best" role for you
This is really good info. Thank you, Jeff! 💪🏼
You're very welcome Edgar 😁
Hey Jeff loving the content man, what lens did you use to shoot this video? Keep it up
Thanks Michael! You can find the equipment I use at: www.jeffsu.org/yt-gear
Thank you!
You're welcome Iris!! :)
Very Helpful and Informative.
Thank you my friend!
Talk about some projects that impress a recruiter
Great idea Ashish! Will do in an upcoming video :), stay tuned!
Very helpful video, love you enthusiasm! Do you have a video about how to make a profile more appealing for other higher ranked people like CEO’s ? How can a simple student like me connect with high ranked people? And how could I benefit from those connections?
Your profile itself wouldn't be enough, you would need to network in a meaningful way. Check out the rest of my LinkedIn / Networking videos 😁
Great tips
Thanks Angie 😁
Thank you for sharing
No problem! 😁
very informative, i just followed for more content
Yay welcome 😁
I'm interested in management consulting. Currently in tech as a project manager/ agile scrum master. I have a strong masters degree in Management with Finance but I hope to use this tip to discuss with people who are in this role.
Awesome, best of luck! Let me know how it goes 😁
Hi Jeff, thanks for the info. So far I've found your tips invaluable. One question: as of writing this comment, LinkedIn has shortened the max number of characters you can have in a personalized connection note to 300 characters, which makes sending a personalized and thoughtful connection message more challenging. Is there a clever way to circumvent this speed bump?
Use ChatGPT to shorten your request 😁
Great video Jeff!
Thank you Kurt 😁
Why didn't i find you earlier, Thank you for your tips.
I have no idea, you should blame CZcams 😉
Your are like a god!!!!!!☺️
Maybe not quite the same level 😉
Hi Jeff, this video was extremely helpful.
Do you have any tips for reaching out to recruiters in a different country or ones you have nothing in 'common' with?
Check out my latest ChatGPT videos, they should be able to help 😁
Thank you for your help, can you please help with finding customers if you are working for a company as a sales person, l would really appreciate your help
I used to be a trainer for a #1 Electronic Medical Record in the Country. I'm no longer in this business, however, I still receive connection requests and firms who want me to interview for a training position. How do I STOP receiving these? Do I delete them from my CONNECTIONS? Currently, I'm a Certified Career Coach, so I'm going to check out your tips in this video. Thx!
You can make your profile private if you'd like 😁
@@JeffSu THX. I'm sorry this process is new to me. What happens when you make your profile private? I was told to always have it public so everyone can see my business. I guess I'll need NEW connections?
Hey!! I like your advice. I'm interested to connect with the film industry in Vancouver Canada. THanks
That's great to hear! What actions have you taken so far Pia?
Thanks for your great advice.
I want to ask is it important to talk after your connection is accepted? I don’t know how to start any conversation after my connection is accepted.
Use ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas 😁
Great stuff Bruhhh
Thanks bruhhhhhh 😁
This is so good! Can you do more of this videos of lkd lookwholes and cool tips like this?
Yes will do! In the meantime check out my LinkedIn playlist 😁
Hi Jeff, amazing tips. I'm transitioning fields and would love if you have some tips about be newbie with a lot of experience 👵
Hi Melina - What field are you transitioning from, and into what field?
@@JeffSu I'm coming from Museum Education Management | Visitor Experience to Service Design | UX. I really feel drag to Learning Experience as well - since I have a strong background in it - but I'd love to broaden my possibilities. It is curious because I really see so many touchpoints in my previous experience but is hard to make it visible to the industry. Thank you for your precious time and tips.
@@melinaalmadasarnaglia879 Wow that's an amazing background. You're welcome Melina! 😁
Hi Jeff!
Thanks for all the helpful information!
I'm looking for work as a remote designer dental technician. I managed to connect with a couple of fellow technicians on Linkedin, but somehow the connections I find are not the most relevant to the job position that I seek. I can't seem to find recruiters in the dental healthcare industry!
Do you have any thoughts on the matter? Can you help out?
For niche job positions like that, the best way is to join groups and network to find the select few people. Or ask people working WITH those people, and see if you can be connected (professionally of course)
Great video Jeff, I think personalization is important when sending messages or posting comments specifically for those who are aiming to build strong relationships with their network
I couldn't agree more!
I want to connect with Senior Accountant, Controller, Accounts Managers, Financial analyst.
BTW thank you for these videos :))
Let me know how it goes!
@@JeffSu yes sure! 😀
Amazing
Thank you 😁
Hello Jeff,
What are your thoughts on sending a connection request to a hiring manager?
Depends on the timing! If you already landed the interview I would hold off on connecting with them :)
I'm in it it's great
Awesome!
Great tips Jeff!
Thanks Marco! Looking forward to picking your brain at some point too :)
I agree, and the tips are applicable to any field! I'm connecting with more Chiropractors in the Bay Area. 🙏🏼
Can you do a video on job search specifically? How to search and others?
Well, seems like a great idea for the next video in the LinkedIn series :)
Hi jeff thanks a lot for all the information, but can you please make it health related especially nursing, thanks alot.
The same concepts apply Raphael 😁
Brillant
Thanks Michael 😁
Hi Jeff, great advice once again! I just wanted to ask, do you have any tips for connecting with recruiters who are complete strangers? It's tough to relate or add value since I'm still a student and not in the field of recruiting, and I'm worried that just saying "I'm impressed by your dedication to finding top talent for [company/program]" or something along those lines as a compliment may sound a little fake. What do you recommend I do in this situation? Thanks!
Do your due diligence on those recruiters backgrounds and mention that instead!
@@JeffSu Thanks for the reply! Could it also work to mention my interest in the company? For instance:
"Hi [name]! I'm a student who has been following [company] with great interest for a while. I was particularly inspired by [company achievement]! I can also see you have an impressive track record of leading [company]'s internship program.
Would love to connect if possible!"
Any tips to improve this opener? Thanks again!
Mention something about them :)@@baz169
How do i create a banner that is relatable to me? Specifically someone who is looking to transition into HR field
A LinkedIn Banner? I would say look at the professionals in your field and see if you can get any inspiration from them 😁
My question is even if they are alumni, what would their motivation be to help you ? I'm sure they have several people contacting them all the time. How to convince someone to want to help you. Talking about psychology, even amongst "friends", my experience is most friends don't want to help you, because they dont want to see you getting ahead of them. So, why would a "weak" link want to help you ?
Excellent question! I answer that in my other networking videos. The short version is WE need to add value (just like why did you click on my videos vs. others)?
@@JeffSu Thank you, Jeff. You're doing excellent work. Keep doing what you're doing. I wish you well, and hope you get to where you want to get to.
Hi, my iphone only offers me to connect documents from my icloud. How to i select a file from OneDrive instead. Thanks
Jeff, Love you videos. Could you tell me what software you use to do your callouts and other on screen pop ups on your videos. Thanks in advance.
Hi Kevin! Thank you so much 😁! I use videohive plugins for Final Cut Pro!
@@JeffSu Thanks Jeff. Did you go to Emory?
@@kevinmcintyrecoffeeconvers1162 yes I did!!
@@JeffSu Still live in the Atlanta area?
@@kevinmcintyrecoffeeconvers1162 not anymore unfortunately 😅
I tried your tip about searching through alumni (of both your school and current organization), but when using the keyword "instructional design", it shows me a ton of connections who, as far as I can tell, have no relationship to instructional design as well. Do I need to pick my keywords differently? Has search changed since this video was released?
I think you might need to be a bit more specific. Best way is to look at the title of those connections working in roles you're interested in and use that as a keyword
Thanks Jeff, saw your video on IBM community web page. Trying to get into cyber security but everyone wants someone with experience, security clearance and certification. Currently taking IBM SkilsBuild courses and actively applying to different apprenticeship programs but no response. Any feedback on getting in the front door of this highly demanding field?
Hi Atma - It really depends on your experience so far and what your current skillset is. In a nutshell you want to network network network and position yourself as someone with transferable skills.
Also - May I ask you to link me to the IBM community web page? I'm super curious haha
@@JeffSu Thanks for your video and response. Keep up the great work!
Mindfulness: The longest journey is the one within, and the hardest change is with ourselves.
Great video content
Thanks so much Muhammad 😁
Please sir make video on "how to search specific job on LinkedIn that totally match our expertise".
I love your video contents.
From Pakistan,
@@muhammadshoaib5358 Have you checked out my linkedin job search tips video?
Sir, I currently started your "LinkedIn Tips and Tricks" video playlist. It may be clear my question because i just watched some videos of this playlist not all.
From tip.1 can you connect wih family members that are on LinkedIn
You should definitely connect with family but I'm not sure you can filter for them :)
@@JeffSu thanks, will connect with ones that have good repo.
Thank you sm🖤! Btw, why you are so cute, just asking a question 🤸
I was just born this way I guess 😁
Hi, How can you find the research paper to claim your statement. I am struggling to find the paper anyhow.
It's in the description :)
Bro my friend is just started using linkedin he made 200 + connection within a month i am shocked not because he made 200+ connect in a month but why you need more connections mean actually i am person who show first full profile and all over details where he/she works or studying if they related to me then i make connect request but i analyse his connection his connection are 10% are foreigners some of these are student like me and my friend we are in software engineering so yeah and some of are actually no so related like o show the hotels workers in his connection mean why you need more connections pls tell me its for more likes and engagements or other things cause he started new position as interm he posted normally and he got 5 like over 200 connection so it clearly shows that connection are not propational to engagement or likes ?
one small problem Jeff, didn't go to college but spend time on other entry level jobs most specifically in sales and marketing, so how do I connect to random people if I dont belong to groups of college or universities??
You can start with mutual interests :). I like to read books on psychology for example, and can join behavioral economics groups
@@JeffSu perfect thanks jeff.
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This is so critical that school expect you learn without teaching students explicitly
Hahaha just like taxes 😂
Metal & Manufacturing, Assistant Manager
I wish you would talk more about the psychology part of things, rather than the technicalities.
Thanks for the feedback Zee! I'm more of a "practical" person so the features/technical parts are (even) more interesting for me 😁
Loved the #pay2win LOL
But...it's true... just kidding 😅
Wind industry
Good luck!
@@JeffSu thanks buddy sorry I didn’t reply
Data Science and AI
Glad to hear you're interested in those fields!
thanks Jeff for the pro tips 😊
You're very welcome Nikesh! 😁
I thought he said the "Hogan" situation. As in Hulk Hogan. I was like yeah -- Hulk Hogan's brand does have continuity. Good example.
LOL
Happy Autumn and Harvest Moon! Did you eat mooncakes? btw I have begun reapplying to JET. Someone with close ties to the consulate told me that I may have been declined an offer because the committee had the foresight to know that there would be delays and possibly even cancellation of contracts due to the ongoing pandemic, and they did not want to jeopardize my current secure employment. It was probably just kindness of that person to say that, but anyway I'm going to try again and working on my essay now Have a great week
Thanks Sak Beh! Yes I did, did you get to eat any mooncakes? I felt so fat afterwards though. Best of luck re-applying to JET, and I feel that would be a valid concern. Best of luck and have a great week 😁
@@JeffSu No mooncakes here (in Miami 😔), but glad you were able to enjoy some. No worries, that wasn't fat; that was just the biceps everyyyyonnne talks about 😉
Help, I'm scared I was checking someone's profile and they sent me a request to connect 😭
wtf I was just stalking to improve my profile
Should I send her a message, should I wait for a message, should I change my profile picture for a better looking one
No need to overthink it. If they want to connect you can still schedule a call and humanize the interaction 😁
@@JeffSu
I can't see the name of the alumni of the colleges. It's bad. Can you pls tell me how to know the name of the alumnies and how to connect with them ???
What do you mean?
I’m doing this to expand my sales customers that can actually pay for the cars 🤣
Whatever floats your boat my friend 😂
The group message loophole is blocked now;)
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