Social Network Reaps Huge Rewards
Another shocking realization is that women are not the only ones born with the ability to network, nor are we better at networking than our male counterparts are. In ancient times, male hunter-gatherers got together and networked effectively to go hunting for days on end. Proof that this type of networking worked was the precious protein the hunters snared. The hunters then would share their bounty with the entire tribe, creating a “web of mutual obligation.”
Electronic networking is becoming an annoyance for some employers, and companies who used to hire a friend of a friend of a friend have stopped this practice. Whole Foods, the world’s largest organic health food store, is one of these companies that recently modified its hiring practices. Whole Foods now only accepts hiring recommendations from employees that can personally attest to the candidates’ quality and integrity.
Social networks are not necessarily the right vehicle for expressing feelings, frustrations, and opinions. Many individuals use social networks in lieu of a diary. However, you cannot hide this diary in the sock drawer from your mother. Know that by gaining transparency, you are effectively giving up the right to privacy.
Social media networks are great ways to find information about the person or company we need to approach and to find elements that we can use to establish common ground. For instance, by looking at a profile, you discover that you and the person you wish to establish contact with share the same pastime or enjoy the same music. These interests can help you to establish common ground in a proper setting. Social networking is a powerful tool if we use it to direct us to the right person or group.
