linkedin etiquette

What do you guys think about adding senior people that work in your group as a connection on linkedin, basically people in the office who you only have "hi, good morning" or "how was your weekend" type conversations with.

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Hmmm, I would proceed with caution. Not that I think anything horrible will happen, but you are putting them in a tough spot. If they don't really know you they might not want to accept you, but if they ignore you it might be perceived as creating a little animosity with someone they see all the time.

Not saying that this will happen, but just think about it.

 

i suggest you leave them be. if you have something you want from them, better to talk to them in person. otherwise, no reason to have them on linkedin. if you wanna be friends with them, go ahead, but not over the internet (christ!), and if you just want to show off your senior connections, don't.

"... then, lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it."
 

I think this is very much a function of group dynamics and culture. I'm at a smaller place and pretty friendly with all the senior guys in the group. One of the MDs wrote me a recommendation on LinkedIn, and I've even connected with some of the MDs in other offices whom I've worked very little with. I don't feel awkward about it at all, and I don't think the MDs do either.

 

will you be my friend on linkedin? it will make me feel accomplished.

"... then, lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it."
 

If you think that they know who you are, then add them. It is not a big deal.

A lot of co-workers sent me invites on Facebook or linkedin when I was an intern at MBB. (even partners on facebook)

You can start adding your team members....

On the other hand, you should try to speak during internal meeting (without the client) with your team. Furthermore, when they are talking about the analysis you did.

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