LinkedIn is an ideal platform for professional networking. Recognizing that LinkedIn is not Facebook, here are some practices to maximize this great platform.

DO’s

1. Send personalized connection requests
2. Always send a welcome/thank you message
3. Respond to messages promptly
4. Have a professional headshot profile photo
5. Post content regularly

DON’Ts

1. Don’t send messages that can be considered as spams to your connections
2. Don’t send irrelevant messages to connections
3. Don’t send messages with; “I see you viewed my profile”
4. Don’t lock down your profile
5. Don’t add connections to your email list