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How do you connect with old colleagues on LinkedIn?
If you’re looking to reach out simply for the sake of not being forgotten, LinkedIn is a great option. If you’re not already in each other’s networks, send a brief personal message and ask to connect. Already connected? Endorse your contact for skills you know s/he has.
How do you catch up with a former colleague?
While there is no perfect way on how to keep in touch, below are some suggested ways that can help you reconnect again with your former colleagues….Coordinate a meet up at an industry event.
- Send them an email.
- Catch up for lunch or dinner.
- Reach out via social media.
- Coordinate a meet up at an industry event.
How do I reach an old coworker?
How to Reach Out to Old Networking Contacts
- 1) Show interest in the individual.
- 2) Maintain a social media presence.
- 3) Be professional.
- 4) Remind them how you know each other.
- 5) Be specific about what you want.
- 6) Always follow up.
Should I accept LinkedIn invitations from past coworkers?
It would be awkward to tell your boss and co-workers “I don’t like to connect with the people I work with” considering that LinkedIn is a professional branding, networking and information-sharing tool and almost all of us have many past co-workers among our contacts. Go ahead and accept the invitations. You are part of the team now.
What does it mean when someone wants to join your LinkedIn?
If someone wants to join your LinkedIn network, it could mean a lot of things. The most common reason for adding someone is because they know you personally. It could be a friend, a co-worker, a business partner, an old classmate, a former employer, etc. To turn a contact into a connection, you will need to invite that person to join your network.
What happens when you send an email to someone on LinkedIn?
InMail messages are sent directly to your network of connections. Depending on the recipient’s notification settings, it may also go to their personal email address. Connecting with someone on LinkedIn also means that you will see each other’s network activity updates on the LinkedIn homepage news feed.
Is my LinkedIn profile private if I don’t accept connections?
Your LinkedIn activity is not going to be private whether you accept your colleagues’ connection invitations or not. You can set up your account so that your connections don’t get a notification when you update your profile, but then again almost anybody can still view your LinkedIn profile if they want to.