Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 32
Networking
Online Networking
LinkedIn is not only a powerful job search engine but also a great professional networking tool. Below you will ond a sample
LinkedIn message and a breakdown of the parts of an efective message. Use this section as a reference to create your own
connections on LinkedIn.
PARTS OF A LINKEDIN MESSAGE
1.
SAMPLE LINKEDIN MESSAGE
Introduction: Address who you are speaking to. Unless
you personally know them, use their full name. Introduce
yourself and why you are messaging them. Keep it short
and to the point.
Hi Professional,
2.
Supporting Details: Diferentiate yourself by
commenting on their work or something relevant about
their proole-make sure to keep it genuine!
I noticed you have been working at Deloitte for the past
year. I just read up on the updated audit committee
guidelines, and I thought it was quite forward-thinking
and insightful.
3.
Closing: What is your goal in messaging them? Are you
looking to simply connect? Or do you want to speak with
them further about their life or career? End with a call to
action.
4. Ending: Make sure to thank them and sign of with
your name.
SCA QUICK TIP: Make sure to turn on your
LinkedIn notiocations so you are notioed
when connections message you!
I9m a senior at Wichita State University interested in
working in accounting.
If you have a few minutes, it would be great to hear more
about how you started working in the oeld and what
skills you believe are most relevant to the profession.
I9m look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
WSU Student
DO'S AND DON'TS
Do Check Your Inbox Often
Make sure to check your email and
messages frequently so you don't
miss communication.
Do Commit To Be Active
Post, react to others, and reply to
comments regularly.
Do Build Your Network
Connect with professors, students,
mentors, industry professionals,
and more.
Don't Request Strangers
Send an introduction message orst to
people outside your network.
Don't Spam Connections
Make sure you are posting relevant
content and spacing your post out.
Don't Forget To Personalize
Make your messages personal to your
connections.
