It happens to a lot of us. A new LinkedIn connection request pops up without a note, a message, or a reason. Perhaps the person shares a few mutual connections, but they’re essentially a stranger.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. In the modern professional landscape, LinkedIn is more than ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering education, entrepreneurship, AI, innovation, and nomad travel Young entrepreneurs often view LinkedIn as their gateway to ...

There’s no blanket formula for how to treat these invitations. Here are some strategies. “I personally get several requests where there’s no mutual connections, no note. I’m just left wondering who ...