How to invite people you don't know to connect on LinkedIn and what to say

Because I speak regularly about the wonders of LinkedIn and why it's so valuable for job search, business-building and sales, I receive (and usually accept) all types of invitations to connect.

Most of the invitations I receive are not personalized. But did you know you can easily replace the default message to reflect your personality and convey why you want to connect?

Customizing your invitations can greatly increase the chances that recipients will accept your invitation. Here's how: