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FAQs

How long should you wait to connect on LinkedIn? ›

Answer: As soon as you possibly can.

In my experience, I am top of mind for only a few moments when someone accepts my connection request. If you can send a message within an hour or so after they accept, you'll likely be able to book a meeting or engage them in a conversation during that first round of messages.

If you haven't created a LinkedIn profile yet, don't wait. Employers are using the site to look for and get to know candidates before they hire them. “To not have any established presence online could be concerning to an employer,” says Angelina Darrisaw, career coach and founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach.

If you're experiencing site freezing, a continual "Site Maintenance" message, slow loading or you see an IP address in your browser's URL box rather than http://www.linkedin.com, you may need to flush the Domain Name System (DNS) cache on your computer.

For maximum readability and engagement, successful LinkedIn Posts typically fall within the range of 1,300 to 2,000 characters. Shorter posts (between 150 and 300 characters) also do exceptionally well. That said, you should experiment with different lengths and see what works best for your target audience.

It takes anywhere from 10 minutes to 48 hours to get a reply on LinkedIn after sending an InMail message or an invitation through their website.

The ideal number of times you should be posting is two to five times per week and up to 20 times per month. Ultimately, you should experiment to find what works best for your account and audience.

The easiest way to know if you are in LinkedIn jail is to try to log in to your account. If you see a message that says, “Your account is restricted,” you are in LinkedIn jail. You might also receive an email from LinkedIn about the restriction and its reason.

LinkedIn usage exacerbates negative feelings such as anxiety, depression, and the sinking feeling of falling short of goals, triggering Imposter Syndrome.

You may not be interested in a job offer, but that's no reason to ignore recruiters on LinkedIn. Consider how to reply to a recruiter's message if you're not interested before sending a simple “no thanks” or not responding at all..

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What is the worse day to post on LinkedIn? ›

Weekends are the worst days to post on LinkedIn. The majority of your audience will be out, socializing in the real world or spending time with their families. So it is important to schedule your posts for weekdays mostly. Monday showed very little engagement as compared to other weekdays.

Clear cache and cookies from your current browser. Try a different browser. For example, if you're accessing LinkedIn through Google Chrome, try using Firefox or Safari.

Yes, posting content regularly on LinkedIn can definitely help. It keeps you visible, builds your personal brand, and connects you with your network. Consistency is key—just make sure your content is valuable and relevant.

A recent study of LinkedIn's advertising audience shows that people aged 25 to 34 form the majority of the network's users. Just under half (49.4%) of LinkedIn users fall within this age group. This means that the average age of LinkedIn users is also likely to be within the 25-to-34 range.

Only invite people that you personally know and who know you. Only invite those you'd recommend to others. Personalize your invitation message. Be sure to explain how you know them or why you want to connect.

Connect when you both know each other: A connection makes sure you both stay in touch, wherever your career takes you. Follow when you want to stay in the know: If you don't know the person, you can keep up with their posts so that you always stay informed.

Connecting with colleagues on LinkedIn should seem fairly straightforward, but can come with unforeseen landmines of its own. While requesting a connection after at least two weeks on the job is a fairly common rule of thumb, be aware of the pitfalls of adding anything personal to your profile.

Generally, it's best to wait until you've officially started your new job before updating your LinkedIn profile. This avoids any potential complications should there be unexpected changes prior to your start date.