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3 Degrees of Separation
LinkedIn functions in a very similar way to the old
"6 degrees of Kevin Bacon" game, in which any
actor can be linked through their film role to Kevin
Bacon. The main difference is that LinkedIn
focuses on three levels of connections.
Assume you are like the sun and the center of your
network universe. Directly connected to you are
your 1st degree connections. These are your "hot
connections." The people directly connected to
your 1st degree connections are your 2nd degree
connections. These are sort of your "warm con-
nections." Finally, the direct connections of your
2nd degree connections are your 3rd degree con-
nections. These can be considered your "cool con-
nections."

My Contacts
Your 1st degree or direct connections offer the
ability to:

• View or browse profiles

• Have direct contact via email

• Forward Introductions to people who aren't
directly connected to the intended recipient

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