Ao receber um pedido de conexão, seja seletivo e estratégico. Antes de aceitar, avalie o perfil da pessoa: verifique se há interesses ou objetivos em comum. Ao responder, seja educado e direto. Agradeça pelo convite e, caso veja uma oportunidade de colaboração ou troca de conhecimentos, inicie uma conversa de forma aberta e profissional. Lembre-se: redes são para construir relações genuínas, não apenas aumentar números.

Networking on job platforms can be both an opportunity and a challenge. When I get requests from unfamiliar contacts, I first review their profile for shared connections or industry relevance. If they seem valuable, I accept and initiate a brief, friendly conversation to set the tone. However, I maintain clear boundaries and keep interactions professional. The goal: build a meaningful, enriching network—not just add numbers. How do you handle connection requests from unfamiliar contacts?

When approached by unfamiliar contacts on job platforms, review their profiles for relevance to your field and common connections. Accept requests that align with your goals, but approach with caution. Engage politely, ask about shared interests, and gradually build trust before sharing personal or professional information.

The networking is to connect with unfamiliar contacts. If you are already familiar with some one, than its extension of sustaining or maintaining the connection. The question is not about the valuables, the requesting party can offer. The real issue is will the interaction get new pathways for both. Being professional in approach, is not an understatement, that's how the boundaries of good networking are maintained. However, the effort is to create relations to benefit either in terms of professional or personal development. Yes, care is only required from maniuplulators. But straight way discouragement of network request of unfamiliar person is taking away the opportunity from the other person without understanding the other person.

Check Their Profile Start by reviewing their profile. Is it complete? Do they have a professional photo? Are they in your industry or share similar interests? Ask Questions If you’re unsure, don’t hesitate to reach out! Send a message asking why they’d like to connect. A little curiosity can go a long way. Evaluate Their Response Once you hear back, you’ll know if they’re worth connecting with. If their reason resonates, accept the request; if it feels off, it’s okay to let it slide. Trust Your Instincts Always trust your gut! If a profile seems suspicious, like lacking a photo or details, it’s best to steer clear. Use LinkedIn’s Features to ignore those requests like “I Don’t Know This Person”. Hope this helps!

Firstly ask yourself "why?" Is there an advantage in adding this person to my network or is it really all about them. The fundamental secret of networking is for you to access information and advice about subjects of interest to you! Never miss the opportunity to get introductions into your contacts' network. Simply ask "Who else should I talk to?" You will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of introductions you get. Remember you need to ask!

Maintaining relevance is the key .We can connect to anyone or accept the connection requests from the unknown that hardly matters .The most important fact is our contacts should be useful .So try to scrutinize their profiles depending upon your goal behind networking. If they are fitting into that then go ahead .

I've received so many what I regard as 'cold connection requests'. If I send someone I don't know a connection request, which is rare, I always give them a valuable reason as to why. I'm not one of those L.I.O.Ns I'm afraid. Besides, some people only send you a request just to bump up their connections. I'm very careful who I connect with.