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LinkedIn Connection Request Messages That Get Accepted

HireAI Career TeamPublished: Mar 06, 20265 min read

The 300-Character Rule

LinkedIn free connection requests are capped at 300 characters. Keep it brief: "Hi [Name], loved your recent post on migrating to event-driven architectures. I'm a fellow backend engineer working with Go and Kafka—would love to connect and follow your work!"

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I always add a personalized note when connecting?

Yes! Personalized connection requests have nearly double the acceptance rate of blank requests, especially when connecting with senior engineers.