Now that we are all heading slowly back into the world you maybe spending time at career events or job fairs or thinking about attending them.
Connecting with others is SO crucial during events like these. You just never know how someone you meet (even unrelated to your career path) can help you out later down the road!
Check out these 4 ways to make a real connection while you network from the Muse!
Wondering how to add connections here on Jobcase?
Learn more about this and the importance of connections.
Connecting with others can be TOUGH, but especially so when you are an introvert.
Being social for an introverted individual feels more like a chore than a helpful tool.
Learn more about how to genuinely connect with others.
Take a moment to hear Dr. Palma speak about why making connections matters. She is a strong believer in the power of human #connections, and discusses why communicating and engaging with others is meaningful in the workplace. It's a great talk!
Then, why not connect with others right here on Jobcase? To connect with fellow members, first head to their profile so you can read more about them, if you decide they'd be a good connection click the blue "connect" button near their name!!
It's that simple!
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?
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.