Comments on: How hyperconnectivity really could eliminate degrees of separation

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Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:13:17 +0000

[...] How hyperconnectivity really could eliminate degrees of separation [...]

By: Friendfeed’s network magic < life under electronic conditions

Friendfeed’s network magic < life under electronic conditions — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:39:15 +0000

[...] And while Robert Scoble’s 3,130 subscriptions may sound overwhelming, this is even more true for the 34,441 people he can potentially listen to via his direct contacts. That’s what I would call hyperconnecting. [...]

By: Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:04:55 +0000

Yes, consistency – that's a very good point.

By: Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:04:23 +0000

Perhaps, but the point of these posts was not specifically about getting a job.

By: NikitaScene

NikitaScene — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:47:30 +0000

It seems the increased accessibility to people online doesn't necessarily equate to quality relationships. I would add to your list Consistency. I think being consistent engenders a sense of confidence and familiarity which will result in long term, formidable connections.

Great post! cheers ~

By: Jacob

Jacob — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:06:57 +0000

I dont think many of these social networking sites are good for finding a job. About.com just added 3 new sites to their Top 10 Employment list:

http://www.linkedin.com
http://www.realmatch.com
http://www.indeed.com

You'll see only one is a social network but even that just uses job listings. The social part wont help you much.

By: Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:16:57 +0000

Good to see a testimonial from a LinkedIn user, Gavin.

By: Gavin Heaton

Gavin Heaton — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:35:03 +0000

What is interesting about personal networks is that once you begin to reach beyond your first or maybe even your second degree connections, you are in uncharted territory. The fantastic thing about that is that as the network multiplies, the potential value also increases significantly. What I find fascinating is the pattern that emerges from this chaos.
Recently I asked a question on LinkedIn. I got some great answers, but one person, a 3rd degree connection not only had experienced my problem, but solved it. And she went well beyond my expectations, providing me with a lot of details and insight that may have taken me weeks to achieve single handedly.
The thing is, the network is driven by the forces of faith and generosity — and while you may have limited luck with a more targeted and direct course of communication/outreach, the strength of weak ties concept tends to prove itself time and again. What this indicates is that you may unexpectedly find value where you least expect it. And perhaps, that is the most affirming thing of all.