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Connection Suggestions

Connection suggestions are curated by ELITORO based on mutual interest and compatibility. They appear in your Connection Suggestions section.

How Suggestions Are Created​

ELITORO's team analyzes member profiles to identify:

  • Complementary goals and expertise
  • Mutual interests
  • Potential synergies
  • Geographic compatibility

When a strong match is identified, both members receive a suggestion.

Viewing Suggestions​

Pending Tab​

New suggestions appear in the Pending tab. Each suggestion card shows:

  • Profile photo
  • Partial name (e.g., "John S.")
  • Headline
  • Details button to view more information
  • Status (waiting or accepted by other person)
  • Accept/Decline buttons

Suggestion Details​

Click Details to see:

  • Location (primary and secondary)
  • Headline and bio
  • Expertise areas
  • Interests
  • Goals and what they can bring
  • Ratings and match count
  • Referral information

Responding to Suggestions​

Accepting a Suggestion​

  1. Review the profile details
  2. Click Accept
  3. Wait for the other person to also accept

Both parties must accept for the connection to proceed.

Declining a Suggestion​

  1. Click Decline
  2. The suggestion is removed
  3. The other person no longer sees it

Declining is private - the other person isn't notified of your specific action.

Status Messages​

  • "Waiting [Name]'s decision" - You haven't responded yet
  • "Accepted by [Name]" - They accepted, waiting for you
  • "Accepted" - You accepted, waiting for them

After Mutual Acceptance​

When both parties accept:

  1. The suggestion moves to the Approved tab
  2. You can schedule a meeting
  3. Use the calendar to find a mutually available time

Scheduling the Meeting​

  1. Go to the Approved tab
  2. Click Schedule on the suggestion
  3. View available time slots from the other person
  4. Select a slot that works for you
  5. Confirm the meeting

The meeting is then scheduled and both parties are notified.

Meeting Details​

Once scheduled, you can view:

  • Meeting date and time
  • Zoom link (when available)
  • Option to cancel

Canceling a Meeting​

If you need to cancel:

  1. Click Details on the approved suggestion
  2. Click the cancel button
  3. Confirm cancellation

After cancellation, the meeting can be rescheduled.

Tips for Suggestions​

Respond Promptly​

While there's no strict deadline, responding quickly:

  • Shows respect for the other person
  • Keeps opportunities active
  • Demonstrates engagement

Be Selective​

Accept suggestions that genuinely interest you:

  • Quality over quantity
  • Consider mutual benefit
  • Think about potential synergies

Review Thoroughly​

Before deciding:

  • Read the full profile
  • Consider their goals
  • Think about what you can offer each other
  • Check compatibility

No Suggestions?​

If you don't have any suggestions:

  • New member: Suggestions take time to generate
  • Complete profile: A full profile improves matching
  • Be patient: Quality matches are worth waiting for

Next Steps​

After a successful meeting and mutual "like," you'll create a Match.