Laura

I haven't really *used* LinkedIn yet, though I have been networking a little bit for a couple of months here and there.

There are a few people that are in my 3rd level that I really want to get in touch with for specific business reasons, but that requires getting an "introduction" through two (or is it three?) different people that I am already connected to in varying degrees. (If you use LinkedIn, this should make sense. If not, go look for yourself. )

Soooo, my question is: Have you ever requested an introduction? Anything I should know? I wasn't sure if they actually work or if they are just annoying to the people you have to go through, so they are often ignored. FWIW, the connections I want to make are extremely relevant to my work - it's not a random thing.

Laura
PS. I am not worried about the first person to go through (since I know them), but more after that - I feel like it's a stretch for that person in the next level down that I don't know to give their approval of someone they don't directly know. Okay, I think I am way over thinking this. Haha.

DaveEMG

Laura,

Yeah, I've used Linkedin to try to make some of those 3rd-tier introductions, with mixed results. I try to go through a handful of really good 1st tier people to make that 1st introduction, because I know they'll understand I don't abuse the system.

However, some people are really hesitant I guess to accept the intro.

If it's someone that you really feel like you need to get a hold of, and you've got a good 1st tier person to go through, I'd suggest just giving them a call and trying to go outside the network.

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Laura

Thanks, Dave.

I think you are right - it may be best to go outside of the site. I think I could network my way in a bit better that way, but I was just being impatient and the site was taunting me with that introduction thing. Haha.

Laura

Mike

I've been on LinkedIn for a couple years and just the other day got an email from AOL wanting me to apply / interview for Senior SEO Manager. So, LinkedIn can be a handy tool for sure.

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Bofu2U

I wish there was something like this for WF, list of qualifications and/or business meeting "marketplace" like sections.

Hmm.. idea for something to make...

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Enigmabomb

You have tits. Ask guys for the intro. Surest way to get'r done.