The Value of Weak Ties When Networking

In our third and final post of this Networking Series, we elaborate on the importance of extended community, and how to turn networking into a game to keep things interesting.  We're offering three simple challenges to help move those efforts along!

Weak Ties vs. Strong Ties
Let’s look at the current contacts in your social network. There’s a difference between strong ties or your “inner circle,” and your weak ties or “acquaintances." The latter can significantly impact your next career move. 

Read the full post here on how impactful
weak ties can be for your job search.
 

This is the final part of The Swing Shift’s 3 part networking series. If you missed Part 1 & 2 you can find them here along with other posts and stories on career transition

New Year, New Career – You Can Do It, Too

In November, I turned 51. Instead of having lunch with friends on my birthday, I had a job interview. It was the second in pursuit of a role I see as my dream job. After a decade on career hiatus, I begin the New Year employed, managing communications and events for a public school district foundation. I feel fortunate and appreciate the support I had in “returning.”

When my second child was born, I left a career in communications and PR to be a stay-at-home mom (A misnomer, right? When are we actually home?). Did I plan to be out of the workforce so long?
 

Read the full blog post here to learn how Jennifer navigated her way back to work using the pro-bono to paid approach.