When should I add a connection on LinkedIn?

<p>I'm wondering what is the etiquette in adding a connection to your LinkedIn account? I just started an internship this month and have been interacting with my supervisors and other people on the staff, but I was wondering when it's an appropriate time to add them on LinkedIn? Is it OK to do so now? Or should I wait until I am almost done with my internship? I don't really know what's the best practice for this. Any users have experience or any other people with general advice?</p>

<p>During the internships I’ve had, I’ve connected with supervisors, etc within the first week and that was totally appropriate. I think I waited until 5 weeks through my 10 week internship to connect with the EVP of my department. I’ll also connect with recruiters, company contacts, etc almost immediately. I WOULD wait until close to the end to ask for recommendations, though.</p>

<p>I’ve had some people add me in the first week of meeting them in the office. I found that sort of tacky since I can’t really get to know you in one week. In the past, if I added people, it was done within a week after the end of the internship.</p>