Suggested Connections
The "People You Should Meet" feature provides personalized recommendations for community members who can help you learn, collaborate, or share common interests.
Where to Find Suggested Connections
Suggested connections appear in several places across the platform:
Your Dashboard
Primary location
Visit your dashboard to see personalized connection suggestions based on all your community memberships. The "Networking & Connections" section shows your top matches.
Community Members Tab
Within each community
When viewing a specific community's members, you'll see a "Find Connections" button that reveals matches within that community.
Understanding Connection Cards
Each suggested connection card displays key information to help you decide who to connect with:
Sample Connection Card
Pacific Community • Fiji
Both in: Pacific Health Network, Climate Action COP
Card Elements Explained
Match Score Badge
Shows compatibility percentage. Ring color around avatar also indicates score level (emerald for 80%+, blue for 60%+, amber for 40%+).
Match Reason Badges
Colored badges show WHY you matched. Hover over each badge to see point values. Click "+X more" to see all match reasons.
Shared Communities
Shows which communities you both belong to, making it easier to start conversations about shared community topics.
Taking Action on Suggestions
Connect Button
Opens the member's full profile where you can learn more about them, see their contributions, and send a message.
Tip: Review their profile before messaging to personalize your introduction.
Message Button
Starts a direct message conversation within your shared community. This opens the community chat with a new conversation.
Tip: Mention what caught your attention about their profile or a specific match reason.
Dismiss (X)
Removes this suggestion from your current list. New suggestions will appear in their place. Dismissing is not permanent.
Note: Dismissed connections may reappear if the algorithm determines they're a strong match later.
Refresh Button
Updates your suggestions list with fresh recommendations. Use this after updating your profile or joining new communities.
Tip: Refresh after adding new skills or interests to see different matches.
Best Practices for Connecting
Reference Your Match Reason
"Hi Sarah! I noticed you're skilled in Data Analysis - that's exactly what I'm trying to learn. Would you be open to a quick chat about your experience?"
Mention Shared Communities
"I see we're both members of the Pacific Health Network. I've been following the discussions there and would love to connect with fellow members."
Offer Value First
"I noticed you're interested in learning Project Management - I have some resources that helped me when I was starting out. Happy to share!"
Avoid Generic Messages
Don't just say "Hi, let's connect!" - Take a moment to personalize your message based on what you see in their profile or match reasons.
💡 Pro Tip: Start with Events
If you're nervous about reaching out cold, check if your suggested connection is attending any upcoming events. Meeting in a group setting first can make one-on-one connections feel more natural.