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How to CONNECT-Work

Using Linkedin

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Reminder of Definition of Social Capital

What is Social Capital?

The ability to build and leverage relationships for your academic and career success.

As a result of participation in today’s activities you will:

Increase your understanding of social capital
Be able to define how allies can help you with your goals
Identify at least one way to improve your social capital through “Connect-working”

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Ice Breaker

If you were at a professional event and someone asked “tell me about yourself”. What would you say?

HINT…they don’t want to know ANYTHING about your family. And you really shouldn’t share that at a professional event.
Take about 5 minutes to jot down what you would say.
A few people can share.

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“CONNECT-working”

“CONNECT-working” can be as simple as giving someone a smile or introducing yourself to a new friend. You CAN do this!

Use this link to to help you with ways that you can “Connect-work”.

Have you ever heard of networking?

Networking refers to any time and effort that you spend meeting new people who can support you in school or a job

From Networking to “CONNECT-working”

Meeting new people can be scary, especially if you enter into that relationship with the purpose of asking for help. Building Allies doesn’t have to be scary, however!

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Strengthen YOUR Connections through Communication

Here are TWO ways to build your “CONNECT-work”

Connect with new Allies through existing connections or research - new Allies are called weak ties

Strengthen your connection with existing Allies so that you can receive additional support - existing Allies are called strong ties

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Take Action

ACTIVITY

Using your Allies Contact Sheet, go to Columns K and L. Select at least one contact for which you need to take one action step.

For example - write a thank you note for writing a letter of recommendation, ask if they know of any summer camp counselor jobs, etc.

Use the templates linked in the picture below and scripts on the next slide to help you communicate with your Ally.

Each month, choose an Ally and connect with them.

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Use scripts to help

“Thank you for meeting with me today. It was great to discuss [topic XYZ] with you. I really appreciate the insight you provided. You mentioned [action ABC]. I plan to apply your advice to [relevant topic DEF]. I’ll be sure to let you know what happens.”

As a person who also [shared connection #1], and [shared connection #2, e.g., participated in the same student club], I'm reaching out to seek your insights on the [your field or industry] job market. I admire your career progression and would love to learn from your experience. Would you be open to a brief conversation to discuss any advice or recommendations you might have for someone looking to establish a career in [your field or industry]?

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to connecting.

“Thank you for taking the time to speak with me during the [name of the event] last evening. I really enjoyed hearing about [topic]. Your thoughts on [XYZ] were very thought-provoking and I would love to discuss them further with you.”

“I’m very interested in learning more about your experience in [position or field-specific topic] and value your advice. Would be available for a brief chat by phone or video conference to talk about your experience?

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Next Lesson:

Connect Working -

Using Linkedin to Build Your Social Capital by Connect-Working Online

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