HALIFAX, NS— Everybody remembers their first LinkedIn connection. Some start making connections well before university, while other late bloomers don’t even think about starting their profile until third or fourth year.
Emily Wynaught recently became all the gossip in second year commerce after revealing to her peers that she had over 500 LinkedIn connections.
Students were baffled as to how her number was so high at only 19 years old. “It’s crazy. I’ll usually wait until at least the fifth or sixth email before sending a request to connect,” commented Hillary Dickory, a fourth year commerce student. “It’s a big step forward in a relationship. I know some people that won’t even connect until having worked with the person for at least a year,” she continued.
“I’ve been well connected since high school,” said Wynaught. “Every project, every meeting—I always just find someone I want to connect with,” she explained. “My high school chemistry teacher, Mr. Douglas, was my first,” she continued.
“Clearly she gets around,” commented Adam McAdams, a peer of Wynaught. “I’m not one to judge what other people pursue. But making that many connections… she’s just giving herself up too easily,” he continued.
The Mackerel found McAdams LinkedIn profile, which has been active for four years, and has zero connections.
“I’m just holding out for someone special,” explained McAdams.