What’s the best way to request to connect with someone?
LinkedIn provides a basic message “I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn,” but it’s a good idea to customize your requests. You’ll get a better response rate if you write a brief, personalized, polite note to each potential connection reminding them how you met (if necessary) and explaining why you’re interested in connecting — e.g., to ask for advice or to keep in touch after meeting at a conference.
