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The Secret Sauce of Networking: Why Giving Matters
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Inside Issue #11:
📝The Focus: Why giving is important in networking
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📝The Focus
In the fast-paced world of professional networking, one principle stands tall above the rest: giving. Why is giving so important in networking? It's the cornerstone that establishes mutual benefit in our professional relationships. Whether you're aiming to expand your network, advance your career, or foster meaningful connections, understanding the transformative power of giving is paramount.
Why giving is important in networking:
Building trust
By offering assistance, sharing knowledge, and providing support to others in your network, you demonstrate your willingness to contribute and help others succeed. This fosters trust and strengthens the bond between network members.
Establishing reciprocity
Giving without expecting immediate returns creates a culture of reciprocity. When you give to others, they are more likely to reciprocate in the future, creating a mutually beneficial exchange of resources, opportunities, and support.
Demonstrating value
Offering value to others through resources, expertise, or connections showcases your knowledge and capabilities. It positions you as a valuable and reliable resource in your network, making others more inclined to seek your assistance and collaborate with you.
Strengthening relationships
Giving fosters deeper and more meaningful relationships with your network. By showing genuine interest, offering help, and supporting others' goals, you build stronger connections that are more likely to endure and provide long-term professional support.
At CollabWORK, we recognize the value of community and the pivotal role it plays in fostering trust, connection, and success. That's why we aim to revolutionize the hiring process by embracing the power of community, which is integral to creating career-development opportunities. Through our platform, we harness the strength of our network to enable seamless referrals, verification, and thorough vetting. With our hiring best practices and community-driven approach, finding the perfect candidate or landing your dream job becomes a breeze.
Building meaningful relationships through reciprocity
Discover the secrets of building meaningful relationships through the power of giving in our latest blog post. Uncover valuable tips on harnessing reciprocity to create strong connections that stand the test of time.
💻 Jobs of the week
At CollabWORK, we harness the power of community to enable referrals, verification and vetting. Make hiring – and getting hired – a breeze.
Roles currently available:
Valley - Full Stack Software Engineer
Metaversal - Social Media Evangelist
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Recap from our recent Twitter Space
Defining Community Networking
Derrick illustrates this concept by sharing his personal journey of transitioning from a sales-focused customer-facing role to becoming a community builder. Since he was new to community building, he decided to join a community management bootcamp run by Commsor. This immersive experience helped him learn from experts in the field and understand hiring best practices from a community-management perspective.
Similarly, Ashley found immense value in upskilling through online resources and communities. She sought out free events and inexpensive groups like SHRM to increase her knowledge about HR rules and regulations rather than going back to school. She emphasizes the potential of online communities for rigorous vetting and knowledge sharing, which can greatly complement traditional networking methods.
Active Participation in Communities
Beyond simply joining a community, Ashley and Derrick believe in the importance of shifting from being a passive consumer to an active contributor. Derrick emphasizes the value of adding to the community by sharing one’s unique experiences and knowledge. Contributing actively helps to build credibility within the community and adds significant weight to one’s professional portfolio.
Ashley stresses that active participation in communities demonstrates commitment to a particular field or interest. Highlighting this participation on a resume shows potential employers a candidate’s passion and dedication, setting them apart from the crowd.
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