I‘ve been trying to connect with companies on LinkedIn, but it feels like I’m just shouting into the void. I’ve even considered upgrading to LinkedIn Premium, but nothing seems to work. How can I use ...

It happens to a lot of us. A new LinkedIn connection request pops up without a note, a message, or a reason. Perhaps the person shares a few mutual connections, but they’re essentially a stranger.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. In the modern professional landscape, LinkedIn is more than ...