You frequently post people you may know after accepting an invitation. Where do you get these names ?
Where do the names come from that you think I may know?
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With the information you have posted on your profile, LinkedIn looks for common attributes between you and other LinkedIn members, such as same company, industry, school, etc. and makes suggestions.
Judith A
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In addition to what Helena commented, the LI logic appears to give priority to those in your network (at 2nd or 3rd level).
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I would just add to what others have said here that it puts your name in front of people who might not otherwise find you any other way on LI.
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Karen,
This is not LinkedIn Customer Service this is Q&A section where members share knowledge and experience..Ok for your question...:
How does the 'People You May Know' feature work?
People You May Know attempts to identify existing members on LinkedIn that you might know to help you grow your network. The feature works by looking for common attributes between individuals (e.g. same company, industry or school) and makes a prediction on likelihood that you might know that person. Note these are only suggestions and your feedback will help improve the quality of results you see. Members have the option to send an Invitation or by hovering your curser over the 'X' you can click on reasons why this may not be a good fit.
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You may want to look at the "About Linkedin" section...
It explains this...
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Karen:
This is a Q&A forum for members like you
The suggestions are based on a certain formula that LI holds the keys for, but is basically based on the people that are connected to your connections, people that were worked at the same companies you did either at the same time you did or before or after, people that went to your school same dates or either before or after
It is like a trial and error formula that use
