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• View information regarding my contacts (this
is set by default but can be adjusted in the
Account & Settings page)

Your 2nd & 3rd degree connections obviously are
more removed and offer very little free "direct"
contact.

Your Strategy
In one of the first rules in this book, you were asked
the question, "Why are you on LinkedIn?" and
"What are looking to achieve?" Your answers to
those questions should help you build out your
network foundation. Let's say that you determine
your goals for using LinkedIn are to meet potential
future employers within the new media space.
Given the three degrees of separation, it is almost
a guarantee that you have the potential to connect
with some very important influencers in that space.
So with the direction you choose, begin to build
your network with people you know who can
connect you to others within that business vertical.
You don't need to strictly adhere to this by limiting
everyone else from connecting to you, but you
should be prioritizing how to find the right "connec-
tions."

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