{"id":6137,"date":"2025-04-14T06:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T10:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/?p=6137"},"modified":"2025-04-14T06:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T10:46:55","slug":"how-many-linkedin-connections-are-good-for-executive-job-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-many-linkedin-connections-are-good-for-executive-job-search\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many LinkedIn Connections Are Good For Executive Job Search?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/group-1825510_1920-1.jpg\" alt=\"LinkedIn connections\" class=\"wp-image-6927 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/group-1825510_1920-1.jpg\" alt=\"LinkedIn connections\" class=\"wp-image-6927 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/group-1825510_1920-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/group-1825510_1920-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/group-1825510_1920-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/group-1825510_1920-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/group-1825510_1920-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/group-1825510_1920-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the LinkedIn things job-hunting executives most frequently want to know is how many LinkedIn connections they should have. They ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Does it matter how many people I\u2019m connected to on LinkedIn, and who should I connect with \u2013 everyone who asks?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Opinions differ on whether it\u2019s more important to amass a lot of connections or concentrate on building fewer high quality connections. Your strategy is up to you, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can tell you what I do and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I Deal with LinkedIn Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m fortunate and grateful to receive lots of requests to <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-find-and-connect-with-the-right-recruiters-on-linkedin\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"724\">connect on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I follow the advice I give to job seekers: I connect with most people who ask me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/linkedin-personal-branding-executive-job-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Expanding my network on LinkedIn<\/a>&nbsp;means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More people to learn from and communicate with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/12-ways-to-build-personal-brand-evangelism\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"723\">personal brand evangelists<\/a> \u2013 people spreading the word about the value I offer, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More potential leads and clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If I followed the advice that you should only connect with people you know, I wouldn\u2019t accept invitations from prospective clients, because initially they\u2019re strangers to me. That practice makes no sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same holds true for job seekers. People you don\u2019t know who want to connect with you may be the very people who can help you meet your career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But even though I accept most LinkedIn connection requests, I don\u2019t mindlessly accept all invitations. I draw the line at some. l check their profiles first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to be sure they\u2019re the kind of people I want to be connected to&nbsp;\u2013 not spammers, scammers or someone trying to sell me something who\u2019s going to nag me to death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve even had quite a few men connect with me who treated <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-years-on-linkedin-why-its-still-indispensable-to-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> like a dating site. I want no part of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are my <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/3-reasons-i-wont-connect-with-you-on-linkedin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 (mostly) hard-and-fast rules for turning people down<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No photo, a company logo for the photo, or some image that\u2019s not you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your profile has so little information that I can\u2019t determine anything about you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Something about your profile convinces me that you\u2019re going to try to sell me something or otherwise impose on me.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>But I know that, if I make a mistake and accept the invitation of a no-goodnik, I can always disconnect with them, and they won\u2019t be notified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Having a Lot of LinkedIn Connections Is a Good Thing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/networking-3.jpg\" alt=\"connecting on LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-17262 lazyload\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/networking-3.jpg\" alt=\"connecting on LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-17262 lazyload\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/networking-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/networking-3-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/networking-3-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re having trouble deciding what to do, think of it this way. The more people you\u2019re connected with, the wider you\u2019ve cast your net for opportunities, the more people you\u2019re staying top-of-mind with . . . <em>so the more likely more good-fit opportunities will come your way.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, the more connections you have, the more people who are likely to share or like or comment on anything you publish on LinkedIn \u2013 posts, articles, comments, etc. \u2013 therefore spreading the word about your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/10-reasons-to-love-your-personal-brand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal brand<\/a> and unique value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, once you reach the 500+ connections mark, <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/should-you-display-opentowork-on-your-linkedin-profile\/\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"631\">LinkedIn says your profile<\/a> will rank higher in search results, making you more visible and findable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a Minimal, Anemic LinkedIn Profile Can Actually Hurt Your Executive Job Search<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When people assessing you go to your profile, they won\u2019t find enough of the kind of information they need to make the decision, and may not be willing to take the risk to funnel you into the interviewing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hiring process as a whole is an expensive proposition for employers. The more they know about candidates beforehand, the lower their risk in bringing on bad hires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A minimal amount of content in your profile does little to define and support your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/21-ways-your-executive-brand-drives-your-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal brand<\/a>, and help you get found by people who can help you meet your career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More Content = More Relevant Keywords = Greater Chance of Being Found<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An incomplete <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/15-savvy-tips-to-boost-linkedin-profile-views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">profile and lack of activity on LinkedIn<\/a> can age you, and mark you as a poor-fit candidate. You appear to be out-of-date with the new world of work, and not social media-savvy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your competitors in the job market may be more savvy than you, using LinkedIn to their best advantage. You need to do the same, just to keep pace with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, back up your growing number of connections by making sure your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/4-linkedin-ways-to-keep-your-personal-brand-top-of-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn profile is complete and communicates your personal brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Should You Connect With on LinkedIn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/right-recruiters-1.jpg\" alt=\"who to connect with on LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-15565 lazyload\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/right-recruiters-1.jpg\" alt=\"who to connect with on LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-15565 lazyload\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/right-recruiters-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/right-recruiters-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/right-recruiters-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to bring all kinds of people into your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-network-on-linkedin-like-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn network<\/a> . . . and proactively keep yourself and your personal brand top of mind with them. Here are some suggestions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-find-executive-recruiters-specializing-in-your-niche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Executive recruiters in your niche<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiring decision makers at your target companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other employees at your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/7-tips-to-build-your-executive-job-search-target-companies-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">target companies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business associates and vendors you&#8217;ve worked with<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current and past colleagues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alumni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colleagues involved in the same volunteering&nbsp;and community projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friends and associates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of everyone you know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People in all walks of life&nbsp;can help you meet your career goals, but many of them may be strangers to you, or people you barely know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Might Be More Selective Than I Am<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will probably have different criteria for LinkedIn connections than the ones I use, as noted above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re more selective about who you will connect with on LinkedIn, you&#8217;ll need to spend time assessing each person before you send them an invitation to connect, or accept their invitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiter Ed Han had some good advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7038470907513729024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to assess people on LinkedIn<\/a> to determine whether or not to connect with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He suggested checking the &#8220;Activity&#8221; section of their LinkedIn profile to see just how active they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll past the &#8220;Name&#8221; and &#8220;Featured&#8221; sections to &#8220;Activity&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anything they posted (article, posts, documents) is now visible to you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And if you click on &#8220;Show all activity&#8221;, that will show all of their reactions, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As Ed said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;I refer to Activity as a Life Meter. It shows that person&#8217;s &#8220;life&#8221; on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps as importantly: while people can say all manner of things about themselves on their profiles, they show you who they really are in their Activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every article, post, comment, and reaction is another brick in the edifice of their personal branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how you vet out that a person who presents themselves a certain way actually manifests that way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the Best Way to Connect With People on LinkedIn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wlan-2088659_640.jpg\" alt=\"connect with people on LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-14898 lazyload\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wlan-2088659_640.jpg\" alt=\"connect with people on LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-14898 lazyload\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wlan-2088659_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wlan-2088659_640-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/wlan-2088659_640-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can simply click on &#8220;Connect&#8221; (in the &#8220;More&#8221; button drop-down menu below your name) on anyone&#8217;s profile, and they will be sent an invitation from you, with a weak default message, such as \u201cI\u2019d like to join your <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-not-to-build-your-executive-network\/\">LinkedIn<\/a> network\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But they&#8217;ll be much more likely to accept, if you take a little time to craft a personalized message. Almost anything that shows you put a little thought into the invitation will probably convince them to connect with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your message short. Just a sentence or two. The recipient could well be someone who receives dozens (if not more) of these invitations daily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make it easy for them by keeping the message short and to the point . . . <em>and give them a reason to WANT to connect with you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also important.<\/strong> Write in grammatically-correct, typo-free, proper language. Don\u2019t use texting shortcuts or other abbreviations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do accept invitations to connect from people who use the default message, but only after I\u2019ve reviewed their profile to see whether we might be able to help each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I rarely connect with people who expect a favor before we even have a relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Customized LinkedIn Connection Invitation Works Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what the person\u2019s situation, or whether we may be able to help each other, I will always accept an invitation accompanied by a well-crafted message, such as these two I received. Wouldn\u2019t you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI am a loyal follower on Twitter and am very impressed with what you do in life. I was hoping we could connect so I can learn even more from you.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>And . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cLoved your recent post, 5 Ways to Keep Your Executive Job Search Confidential on LinkedIn. I shared it, along with others in the past, with several of my LinkedIn Groups. Would you like to connect with me here on LinkedIn? I feel like I already know you!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>No surprise, I will immediately accept and respond to this kind of personalized message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m drawn to <a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/how-to-connect-on-linkedin-with-people-you-dont-know-and-get-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people who take the time to craft a personal<\/a> message that let\u2019s me know how they know me, why we should connect, and possibly, how we can help each other. And throwing a sincere compliment my way never hurts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Here&#8217;s how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/46662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn Help<\/a> says to bypass the default message and personalize your invitations to connect:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the profile of the member you&#8217;d like to connect with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the Connect button located in the introduction card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Add a note.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your personalized message in the text field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Send invitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More About LinkedIn and Executive Job Search<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/linkedin-personal-branding-executive-job-search\/\">Essential LinkedIn Guide for Today\u2019s Executive Job Search<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/does-my-linkedin-profile-really-need-a-photo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Does My LinkedIn Profile Really Need a Photo?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/executivecareerbrand.com\/showcase-your-personal-brand-with-linkedin-comments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personal Branding with LinkedIn Comments<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the LinkedIn things job-hunting executives most frequently want to know is how many LinkedIn connections they should have. 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