Social Capital is the Best Kept Secret to Career Success

By now you’ve probably heard the statistic that 85% of jobs are landed because of who you know. For this very reason, it’s more important than ever for new college graduates and young professionals to build their social capital. In this piece from EdSource, learn how colleges and universities can start helping students establish connections, and even build “weak ties,” that will be useful as they move into their careers post-college.

“Here’s the encouraging news: Research shows that ‘weak ties,’ or casual acquaintances, can be just as valuable as close friends in securing job referrals. This means students don’t need years of deep connections — they can build a powerful network by honing their relationship-building skills.”