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This means that the more connections you have, the more likely it is that recruiters will find you.

There’s long been a debate about whether you should only connect with people you know and can
personally vouch for (this is what the company recommends), or whether you should be what is
called an ‘open networker’ and connect with anyone who asks.

To some extent, it probably depends on your goals for LinkedIn™ and your own personal
philosophy, but if you want to be found in the maximum number of searches, there’s no debate.
Open networking is the way to go.

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If you decide that open networking is not for you, and that you really do want to limit your
connections to people you know, then at least make sure to add as many of them as possible using
the various features LinkedIn™ makes available.
For Evaluation Only
Brainstorm a list of professionals in related fields you would like to connect with
professionally…employers, vendors, future internship employers, etc. Start with 25, you really
need 50 to have a viable LinkedIn™ presence. Please be mindful as best you can.

Name Organization

7. Create a Personal URL

When you create a profile, LinkedIn™ will automatically assign you a profile URL that can be used to
access your profile directly. It will usually contain numbers and letters. But you can change this URL
so that it contains your name (mine is www.LinkedIn™.com/in/annagrafwilliamsphd.)

90 No. 10 – Your Professional Profile on LinkedIn™