Linkedin message then email?
I messaged a VP on LinkedIn, who I am connected with, a week ago to potentially set up a coffee chat. I have not received a response. Should I email? or follow up via Linkedin?
I messaged a VP on LinkedIn, who I am connected with, a week ago to potentially set up a coffee chat. I have not received a response. Should I email? or follow up via Linkedin?
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I respond to 0% of LinkedIns and 75% of emails... no real reason, I just don't like LI inbounds
Just email him - don't mention you already reached out on LI
That said get used to never hearing back. 1 in 5 would be a phenomenal response rate
Would you recommend I send the same message as my LinkedIn message? It was structured as a cold email
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