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Career as Relationship: Careers are interdependent, LinkedIn is an…
Career as Relationship:
Careers are interdependent
Importance of Networking
Even though the career is seen as an individual project in North America - our careers are still social
Careers need relationships for mobility and for acquiring knowledge
People give us opportunities and make a big difference, be it our bosses, colleagues, clients, mentors, etc.
Don't seek out relationships to only further your own career - make sure it benefits both parties
Networking can be done spontaneously or deliberately for career purposes
Effective networking needs to be done continuously and reciprocally
Reputation can be enhanced through networking
LinkedIn
Biggest tool for developing and maintaining relationships
great for corporate discussions
good tool if you are looking for work, good resource for opportunities
It is your professional brand - you control the presentation in how people see you
keep it professional - it's not Facebook, should be only for work related contacts
It's your digital resume - but offers more then paper resume
LinkedIn has smaller following compared to Facebook/Instagram but in terms of influence it's much more powerful
Mark Granovetter: The Strength of Weak Ties
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2nd degree of separation - people who know people you know - is where you get jobs
Found that the
best leads for job opportunities are more likely to come from your more distant acquaintances (weak ties)
rather than your close friends (strong ties)
Strong ties as your friends and your weak ties as your acquaintances
Social Network Characteristics
Social Structures: Network/relationships come from family & social connections
Continuity: Networking is continuous and built over a long period of time - so when you need help you have lots of contacts you can call
Reciprocity - network members put energy in and take it out - offer help and seek help
Reputation: what is believed about particular people by others - even ppl you haven't met
Serendipity - chance meetings can turn into career opportunities. Every person you meet can lead to new opportunities
Social Capital
the resources a career actor can access through their network
Ways to use Networking
Mentorship
: Is a relationship between a more experienced mentor and a younger protege seeking career development
Career communities:
a group of practitioners in a specific trade, skill, or profession where you share experiences, tips, knowledge, contacts.
Can exist virtually - like a Facebook group
Social Capita
l - the resources a career actor is able to access through their networks
5 Impression Management Strategies
Ingratiation
: getting ppl to like you - ie - give compliments
Self-promotion
: telling ppl how good you are - brag about past accomplishments
Intimidation
: make ppl believe you are powerfully ie. speak forcefully
Exemplification:
convincing ppl you work really hard
Supplication
: getting ppl to sympathize with you
LinkedIn
is an amplifier of connections - it allows connections that were not possible before
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IS A MUST! :!: