Networking from Anywhere: The Power of Online Communities
By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter
Especially with many people working from home, so many forget to network and don’t know how to network as someone who rarely leaves their home office. Here’s an easy way.
I’m Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter. I started to be called The Big Game Hunter when I did recruiting, because I would hunt down leaders and staff for organizations. I did it successfully for a long time. And now people hire me for no BS job search coaching and career advice globally, because I make finding work and succeeding at it much easier. Remember to like, subscribe and share this video to spread the word.
Today I’m looking at a crucial aspect of job search or professional growth, the impact of online communities whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey.
Engaging in forums, Slack channels or Discord servers can be a game changer. Online communities are virtual hubs where professionals connect, share insights and ideas, and collaborate. These platforms offer a wealth of opportunities to network, learn and grow, regardless of your location.
Research suggests that active participation in such communities can significantly enhance your professional development and open doors to new opportunities.
How do you do it? Seek out forums, Slack channels or Discord servers aligned with your profession or interests. Initially, observe conversations and discussions to understanding community norms and interests before actively participating. Share insights, ask questions and engage in discussions aimed to add value to the community. Build genuine connections by being helpful, supportive and respectful in your interactions. Regularly engage to establish your presence and credibility within the community.
These communities serve as knowledge pools allowing you to exchange ideas, seek advice and even find potential collaborators or mentors. Joining or starting your journey in online communities is more than networking. It’s about fostering meaningful connections that can propel your career forward.
So take the plunge and engage and witness the incredible benefits these communities can offer.
I hope you found this helpful. I’m Jeff Altman. Join me at JobSearch.Community. We’re have free resources available to help you with your job search.
Don’t forget to like subscribe and share this video to spread the word and connect with me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/TheBigGameHunter. Have a terrific day and be great!
ABOUT JEFF ALTMAN, THE BIG GAME HUNTER
People hire Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter to provide No BS Career Advice globally because he makes many things in peoples’ careers easier. Those things can involve job search, hiring more effectively, managing and leading better, career transition, as well as advice about resolving workplace issues.
He is the host of “No BS Job Search Advice Radio,” the #1 podcast in iTunes for job search with over 2700 episodes.
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You will find great info to help with your job search at my new site, JobSearch.Community Besides the video courses, books and guides, I answer questions from members daily about their job search. Leave job search questions and I will respond daily. Become an Insider+ member and you get everything you’d get as an Insider PLUS you can get me on Zoom calls to get questions answered. Become an Insider Premium member and we do individual and group coaching.
Also, subscribe to JobSearchTV.com on YouTube and No BS Job Search Advice Radio, the #1 podcast for job search with more than 2700 episodes over 12+ years.in Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music and almost anywhere you listen or watch podcasts.
You can also have your #jobsearchquestions answered Tuesdays at noon Eastern. Search for Career Coach Office Hours on LinkedIn and mark that you’re attending. You’ll have access to the recording if you miss it live.
Schedule a discovery call at my website, www.TheBigGameHunter.us to discuss one-on-one or group coaching with me
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