How to Connect on LinkedIn like a Boss

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Whether you’re trying to find a job, recruit talent, or expand your professional network, LinkedIn can do wonders for moving your career forward, business, or personal development forward. On the contrary, LinkedIn can also hold you back and damage your professional reputation if the unwritten LinkedIn etiquette is not followed

That’s right, just like respecting people’s time and privacy, LinkedIn etiquette is a real thing. And below are some of the unwritten rules that can make a real difference in your career, business, and professional development — especially if you feel like you’re currently in a bit of a rut.

And while there’s a laundry list of dos and don’ts, below are six unwritten rules you should know.

6 Unwritten LinkedIn Rules You Should Know

• Keep it professional — unlike Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Tik Tok, LinkedIn is a different kind of social networking site in that it’s designed solely for professional networking. In other words, the things that fly on other social media platforms most likely won’t pass here. So whether you’re updating your profile photo, sharing a post, or sending a welcome message, remember to keep things professional. This does not mean you cannot share your personality. It simply means that there is a different strategy here than on other networks.