Connecting with Groups on Linkedin

Developing your Professional network means that you are being Intentional in Starting a Relationship that may last the Rest of your Career!!

Who do you connect with:

• Family
• Friends
• Professors
• Old bosses : Ask them for a Referral if you know they would give you a strong recommendation.
• College friends – particularly those that are in the same major
• Folks that “look like you”  (People tend to connect with folks with similar backgrounds)

• Attended the Same University
• Live in the area that you are looking to work
• That are in your Profession
• People that work at the Target Companies in your Market.
• Folks that are in similar professional LinkedIn Groups.
• For Foreign nationals in the US: Connect with People who are from your country or home town or attending your undergraduate university

Finally, Check out the Groups Section of LinkedIn.

This can be a great place to identify folks that have the same interests, or profession as you.