On LinkedIn, the basic type of connection is a contact you know personally and who you trust on a professional level. Once you've "connected" to them on LinkedIn, you are considered a 1st-degree connection.
You also have an extended network of connections made up of people that your connections know. Your communication options for your extended network vary based on how closely connected you are. Here are some things you can to do with connections:
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Connect with others by sending them an invitation, or by accepting their invitation to you. Learn more about invitations.
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Interact with and learn more about your connections.
Here are some common concerns about connections:
Note: You can send emails directly from LinkedIn to people you've synced into your Contacts, even if they're not a 1st-degree connection. Learn more about syncing contacts or sending messages.
Sometimes, all it takes is one connection to start your career journey. Read LinkedIn member Rutha Nuguse's story about how she started her career in technology.