LinkedIn, add or don't add?

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  • July 16, 2014 at 10:55 pm #187021
    Anonymous
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    There is a certain supervisor at a certain department at our parent company that I wish to work for, and one of the people under him has left the company. I am just wondering, should I add this supervisor on LinkedIn, and just say hi, how are you doing and such? We have not met each other in person, but he would recognize my name if he sees it.

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  • July 16, 2014 at 11:38 pm #582271
    romajoon
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    Can't hurt, that's what linkedin is for.

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    July 17, 2014 at 1:23 am #582272
    Anonymous
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    Thanks man.

    July 17, 2014 at 1:23 am #582273
    lancebvs
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    Yes, add him and introduce yourself with a short message. Great way to get your foot in the door!

    July 17, 2014 at 1:32 am #582274
    Anonymous
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    This sound all right?

    Hi Mr. (name). My name is (name), and currently am an auditor for (company). I have previously expressed interest in joining your team in (month and year), prior to landing at (company). I just wanted to say hi, and that my interest in joining your team has not changed.

    I wanted to add a couple of more sentences, but the LinkedIn message you can add to a request to connect with someone has a certain character limit.

    July 17, 2014 at 1:02 pm #582275
    GoVPI
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    @determined… sounds professional and simple to me, go for it!

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    July 17, 2014 at 1:09 pm #582276
    Anonymous
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    I would use “hello” instead of “hi” in the message, but this is the point of LinkedIn – to help with networking and connecting with other professionals.

    Didn't realize your post was 11 hours old. Probably too late for my comment now.

    July 17, 2014 at 10:33 pm #582277
    Anonymous
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    @k917

    No worries. I just sent the message, so I incorporated what you said. 🙂

    July 18, 2014 at 5:43 pm #582278
    Anonymous
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    Just to give an update, I don't know if this means anything, but he accepted my LinkedIn invitation.

    July 18, 2014 at 6:17 pm #582279
    romajoon
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    Awesome! Looks good being proactive

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    July 24, 2014 at 10:25 pm #582280
    Anonymous
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    As I predicted, he is looking for a replacement. However, he said that I do not meet the minimum experience requirement. But he also said that if he cannot find a suitable candidate, then he might repost this position at a lower level at which point I can apply.

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