Are you on Linked In? (Or is it in Linked In?)

Do you get random connection requests? There have been time I must admit, I accidentally have sent a connection request, what I can’t understand is why the person accepted, if they don’t know me. Is it to have as many connections as possible, like friends on Facebook?

I get random requests all the time, sometimes it’s from a recruiter, before they even contact me or a recruiter that works with the one I have been working with, some I don’t even know why they’re contacting me, just because I am a software trainer and trained in this field, doesn’t necessarily mean I want to connect with you, isn’t Linked In for professional connections? Then if we connect, do something…

If you’re a recruiter and reach out then try to recruit me, what are you waiting for?

I have had people that I worked with as a client, maybe I trained them or was their project manager, that i get, but some random person from that company I didn’t work with, huh?

I also wonder what people are thinking by the profile pics they add, pictures with your spouse and kids? I don’t think so, that’s for Facebook, not a networking site for professionals. Or why would you not have a picture there at all? It helps when someone can recognize your face, if they can’t remember your name.

Maybe I’m just skeptical, but…I’ve been contacted by recruiters who have found me there and I know a lot of people who have gotten jobs from someone seeing their profile, resume, skills and job history on Linked In.

I update on a regular basis, so recruiters, here I am, you who! If we worked together, went to school together, actually know each other as friends, maybe we met through someone, please send me a request, I’d love to accept, see what you’re up to and help you if I can.

But if you don’t know me, please don’t send me a request just because you’re bored. (I’m sorry if that was harsh)