| This is going to be a rather short post, a rant of | | | | I would certainly not even consider a candidate that |
| sorts about something I've noticed on LinkedIn that | | | | came to me lying from the start. |
| is slightly disturbing and what I would consider almost | | | | I know that there are misunderstandings. Perhaps, |
| unethical. | | | | you think this person is someone else - common |
| In the past week I have had several people I do not | | | | mistakes, but that is why you should always add a |
| know try to connect with me on LinkedIn and on the | | | | note to your request to connect. Explain WHY you |
| invitation they put an untrue connection. Meaning, | | | | want to connect with the person so they have a |
| they said we worked together at ABC company and | | | | better idea of who you are and how it is beneficial |
| I never worked there or we're affiliated through XYZ | | | | for them to connect with you. |
| organization and I've never even heard of the | | | | Which leads me to my next point. It is my opinion |
| organization. People, it is NOT OK to lie about how | | | | that a connection should NOT be all about what YOU |
| you know someone just to gain a connection on | | | | can get from the person you are requesting to |
| LinkedIn. First, it is going to put a terrible taste in my | | | | connect to. It should also be about what you can |
| mouth for that person (if you're lying already then | | | | give or provide the person you are connecting to. |
| what assumption is that going to lead me to?) | | | | Contrary to popular belief this social networking |
| Secondly, I am going to promptly delete your | | | | shouldn't be all about ME, ME, ME! It should be |
| request. Be honest about why you want to connect, | | | | mutually beneficial - what can you bring to the table |
| don't just arbitrarily try to connect with anyone. | | | | for the other person? Approach and request |
| Strategically connect and network with those that will | | | | connections based on this and you will be much more |
| help you in your pursuits (whatever those may be). | | | | successful. |
| Job search or otherwise - as a former hiring manager | | | | |