Understanding the Value of My Network

So while going through my social platforms today, I noticed that with one of them, I had over 2K friends, family and I don't know who!

And that's when I actually asked the question, "WHO ARE YOU?" Like, who are these people in my network? Why are they my friends? How are they helping me? And that's when it hit me.

I realized I hardly post content, chat or engage with these people in any way, (my bad), but yet I still have them as friends. I actually get to know some of them exist or are in my circle/network after posting either a photo, then BOOM! You get to see comments, of either, beautiful, lovely smile, nice dress, nice shoes, blah, blah, blah, from literally the, "unknowns!"

So back to my concern, "Who are you?"

I have been jobless for a while and actively #searchingforjob as a VA and posting all kinds of flyers and information like crazy to the point of being desperate yet none of these people actually do come out to say something. It's even unfortunate that platforms like #linkedin will actually show you how many impressions you've had, meaning how many people have actually viewed your post. Pathetic, right?

But would you blame them? Nope!

So it hit me once again, I haven't done anything positive to be deserving of their response or attention. I simply come out when I feel like I need nice (sometimes unrealistic) comments and then bounce back to my hibernation till I'm ready to head back for the same reason. Oh how mean and self-centered!

So today I am asking myself this question, and probably you might consider asking yourself too, who am I/are you in my/your circle of friends' lives and how are you impacting their lives? Are you worth their time once you're in need?

There's that famous saying, "Do unto others what you'd like to be done unto you!" I haven't been engaging when I was supposed to, I haven't offered solutions when I was expected to, I haven't participated in social events when I was expected to, I haven't been of any help when I was needed yet here I am earnestly expecting people to come through for me!

You who is reading this article, start engaging and participating because people notice those who do more often. Show up every once in a while. It's not simply the game of numbers but how the numbers are impacting each others' lives. Among those you're engaging with, there's one who could be your destiny helper, you'll be noticed and handpicked once you are in need and you'll be helped immediately.

Do not underestimate the power of networking and engaging.

So as I keep on job searching, I am also starting a new journey of engaging with my network and creating a positive impact out there.

#letsgrowmore #letsconnect #networking #socialemedia #jobsearch #virtualassistant 照夫北村 , Benson Mukandiwa CMgrFCMI, CPMgr CMgrFIML, FCICRM,FCICM, FZIM,MIIBA Rachel Mitchell Laura O.