Why connect with others at work?
Connecting with others helps us become stronger overall, especially at work!
Building strong relationships at work requires things like:
- Taking initiative to start conversations
- Looking for ways to collaborate
- Recognizing biases and keeping an open mind
- Asking questions and listening to responses
- Offering to help without being asked
- Learning about others’ experiences
- Being supportive in tough situations
- Providing feedback (not just opinions)
- Being open, honest, and fair
- Respecting boundaries (others’ and your own)
- Being reliable and accountable with your work
When you form connections you are creating a stronger and healthier work environment for yourself and those around you!
Learn more about how to add your connections here on Jobcase!
Would YOU connect with your co-workers?
Why are profile photos important??
For any social media platform, whether it be for personal or business reasons, it's a good idea to update your profile picture from time to time! Having an updated, clear profile photo is important for a handful of reasons:
- It shows your #connections and followers that you're active
- It shows you're current with today's technology
- It helps other's identify you and makes a great impression on a future employer
- It helps you express your self
Click here to learn how you can pick the perfect profile photo!
Why do WE need to feel connected??
I read once in a National Geographic magazine that as we humans evolved early on if we didn't forge a connection with others we would have died. True story.
Banding together into groups and family units helped ensure we could weather the ups and downs of sickness, finding food, building shelter, and more.
Ultimately, we leaned on one and other to ensure our survival. It's like in that Pixar movie The Croods (see image). If you haven't watched it, WATCH it with your kids or by yourself...I won't judge.
Today we don't have to fend off predators or hunt for food, but the need to connect continues to live on in us.
Being better connected to others means you will be stronger, happier, and ultimately more resilient to weather the ups and downs that life inevitably throws our way.
Who should you include in your personal network? 🤔
Want to expand your #connections and build up your personal network… but not sure where to start? We’d LOVE help!
This article talks about who are the best professional connections to build your network. These connections will help you succeed in finding a job as well as building YOUR career.
Reach out if you have any questions! The entire Jobcase Team is here to help.
Don't be THAT person!
When you find someone that you want to connect with professionally here on Jobcase or on other social platforms make sure to have a profile picture uploaded to your account.
Why?
Well because NO one likes to connect with an individual if they can’t see their face.
Not sure which pic to use? Learn more about this and how to pick out the perfect profile picture. You'll get connected in NO time!
Networking is essential for job seekers
Making #connections is a crucial part of building your network and accelerating your career!
When pursuing his studies, Dovas realized how important it truly is.
"Networking is no longer optional; opportunities arise through interaction and not through a transcript."
Who have YOU connected with lately? Tag them in the comments below!
Connect with people who interest YOU!
If you find yourself scrolling through the Jobcase community and you suddenly see someone that is REALLY inspiring or interesting, go ahead and click on their name!
This will take you directly to their profile so you can read more about them. If you still like what you see feel free to click the blue “Connect” button under their name.
Just know that connecting is a two-way street so they must accept your invitation to connect.
You can check in to see who has already connected with you as well as those who wish to connect in the connections section of your profile.
Can my connections help me land a job?
The short answer....YES!
Connections are incredibly important to growing and maintaining your personal and professional network.
According to CNBC, 80% of jobs are filled through personal and professional connections. With 35% of those surveyed revealing that a casual conversation has led to a new opportunity.
That means just by speaking to someone you could discover something wonderful. Plus, you never know where a conversation may lead (even with your hair dresser)!
Learn more about how building connections can help you land you a job and how to effectively reach out to your current connections for help.
Dominate your Jobcase profile and improve your job search
This job search expert explains that your #connections are critical to getting job, and recommends "dominating" your social media profile.
For other great tips on how to make the most of your profile and your network, visit the Connections Resource Center
https://www.youtube.com/embed/lbKRJuTsucw
Get a job by connecting with people you WANT to talk to
Did you know that 85% of jobs come from your network - not from submitting an application?
Who should you connect with? Start with this short list:
- Who do you like talking to
- Role model you have
- Someone who always has great advice
- Someone you want to be closer to
- Someone who is doing a great job at work or in their profession