I've read hundreds of LinkedIn messages while managing Business Insider's social accounts, and people often make the 7 same mistakes

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Don't let LinkedIn message mistakes wreck your chances.

• LinkedIn messages can be tricky - sometimes they're even harder to navigate than an actual job interview.
• There are a few mistakes you should always try to avoid when you are reaching out to someone.
• Spelling and grammar errors, skipping out on research and sounding unprofessional are things that can quickly derail your chances of getting noticed or get you noticed in all the wrong ways.

Trying to navigate LinkedIn messages - we've all been there.

Nowadays, it's more common than ever that people looking to enter the working world, switch careers, or just find a new job will look to LinkedIn to leverage their network.

Whether it's reaching out to an alum from your school or connecting with someone from an event, there are rules and etiquette when it comes to your initial messaging that will make you look more like a superstar and less like a slacker.

I have sifted through hundreds of LinkedIn messages since I started managing Business Insider's social accounts, and there are things that quickly turn me off from a message. Here are 7 of them: