{"id":777,"date":"2025-05-06T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/?p=777"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T13:42:09","slug":"how-to-start-a-conversation-with-a-linkedin-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/06\/how-to-start-a-conversation-with-a-linkedin-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start A Conversation With A LinkedIn Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.workitdaily.com\/media-library\/man-on-laptop-starting-a-conversation-on-linkedin-with-his-new-connection.jpg?id=22833434&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800&amp;coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0\"><\/p>\n<p>You just got a new LinkedIn connection\u2014woo-hoo! Okay, now what? How can you start building your professional relationship with this person so you add value to each other&#8217;s network? <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Making that first move can feel a little awkward, but it\u2019s a key step in turning a simple connection into a meaningful professional relationship. Whether you&#8217;re networking for a job search, looking for collaborators, or simply expanding your industry circle, learning how to start a conversation on LinkedIn can open doors to new opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips for getting a dialogue started with new LinkedIn connections&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>1. Start With Your Subject Line<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"rm-shortcode\" data-rm-shortcode-id=\"a795af3eeaeb6f8bdeeb5265276a1ce7\" style=\"position:relative;padding-top:56.25%\"><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Start A Conversation With A New LinkedIn Connection\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oY5YQUUHaiQ?start=19&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble thinking of what to say in your initial message to your new LinkedIn connection, start with your subject line and then elaborate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can say something as simple as &#8220;Thanks for connecting!&#8221; or even &#8220;It&#8217;s great to meet you!&#8221;<\/strong> If you enjoyed an article they wrote or shared, you can say something like, &#8220;Loved your article!&#8221; or &#8220;Thanks for sharing your insight!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If you met your new LinkedIn connection in person at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workitdaily.com\/conversation-starters-networking-events\" target=\"_blank\">networking event<\/a>, mention something specific like, &#8220;It was great to meet you yesterday at the ABC Event!&#8221; or &#8220;Wanted to continue our conversation from yesterday.&#8221; These personal touches help break the ice and show genuine interest, which is key to building meaningful professional relationships on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Introduce (Or Reintroduce) Yourself<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:52%;position:relative\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/hello-austin-powers-introduction-QQkyLVLAbQRKU\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Send your new connections a brief message to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workitdaily.com\/make-a-great-first-impression\" target=\"_blank\">introduce yourself<\/a>, or reintroduce yourself if you&#8217;ve previously met. <strong>This will give them a refresher and will help jog their memory<\/strong> from when you last spoke.<\/p>\n<p>Keep it concise and focused, avoiding generic or overly formal language. A clear, thoughtful introduction sets the tone for a positive and professional LinkedIn connection.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Mention Things You Have In Common<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:56%;position:relative\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/pbsdigitalstudios-art-what-5nmNFk6tJHGMhEWtxM\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at your new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workitdaily.com\/how-to-optimize-linkedin-profile\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn connection&#8217;s profile<\/a> and see what you have in common. Do you share a similar skill set? Do you volunteer for the same organization?<\/p>\n<p>Mentioning a shared interest, alma mater, or industry experience is a great way to personalize your message and show genuine interest. <strong>Find something you share and start a conversation around it.<\/strong> It will make it easier for you to break into a real dialogue. Plus, it will help build a stronger personal connection between the two of you. <\/p>\n<p> You can say something like, \u201cI noticed we both worked in SaaS startups\u2014I&#8217;d love to hear your take on where the industry is heading.\u201d Starting with something specific makes your outreach feel less like a cold message and more like a thoughtful networking conversation.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Offer Your Support<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:56%;position:relative\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/girls-women-empowerment-U44bEFkKNJ8iQQEG4F\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In order to have a strong network, you need to constantly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workitdaily.com\/building-connections-on-linkedin\" target=\"_blank\">offer value<\/a> to it. <strong>When you meet a new connection, make it clear that you&#8217;ll be a valuable contributor to their network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can say something like, &#8220;Please let me know how I can help you achieve your goals,&#8221; or &#8220;I&#8217;d be happy to support you in any way I can.&#8221; Simple, authentic gestures like these open the door to meaningful conversations on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Don&#8217;t Ask For Favors Just Yet<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"width:100%;height:0;padding-bottom:50%;position:relative\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/vh1-love-and-hip-hop-lhhatl-l0ExqDfxwHbgSYBnq\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t ask for anything right off the bat. It makes you look greedy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s important to build a relationship with this person before you ask for any favors.<\/strong> They&#8217;ll be more likely to help you out once they know who you are and that you&#8217;ll return the favor.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t be afraid to start a conversation with a LinkedIn connection ever again. Use these tips, and you&#8217;ll successfully grow your professional network. The more genuine and intentional your outreach, the more likely you&#8217;ll make a lasting impression. Keep practicing your LinkedIn messaging strategy, and soon it will feel like second nature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need more help with your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get access to our <a href=\"https:\/\/workitdaily.lpages.co\/free-resource-center-optin\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Free Resource Center<\/a> today (no credit card required!).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You just got a new LinkedIn connection\u2014woo-hoo! Okay, now what? How can you start building your professional relationship with this person so you add value to each other&#8217;s network? Making that first move can feel a little awkward, but it\u2019s a key step in turning a simple connection into a meaningful professional relationship. 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