Is it a good idea to try and add a potential employer to my linkedin network?

trthompson7: Is it a good idea to try and add a potential employer to my linkedin network?
Should I send an invite to a person at a company that I’m highly interested in order to try and establish an interview?

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Answer by AJ
I wouldn’t yet. Only do it after they have made a hiring decision.

Answer by hottotrot1_usa
I would only do it if your Linkedin network had a lot of impressive industry contacts, and not if it was just a few friends.