6 ways to maximise your GlobalWelsh membership
As part of a thriving engaged community of over 5,500 members from around the world and thousands more across our social media channels, through GlobalWelsh you have a captive network of people who are predisposed want to support and champion you, YES you!
Our community engagement platform, GlobalWelsh Connect, gives you access to the community with features specifically designed to help you connect, engage, and grow in your career or business.
We want you to get the maximum benefit from your use of Connect and your GlobalWelsh membership so here's a few tips to get you started. Remember, the more visible you are and the more you engage, the more you get back - those are the first rules of networking!
Here's how you can be visible and make the most out of GlobalWelsh Connect…
1 . The Live Feed is where the action is!
- Share your good news and any updates from your career or business!
- Post a Trip or Check-in to connect with new members in-person
- Like and comment on posts from the community and show your support
- Post an event you have planned or one that the community might be interested in
TOP TIP: Make sure you use the ‘notify people’ function to tag others so they see your post - you can find people based on location, industry, skills, job…
2. Be discoverable and finish your profile
- At the very least, make sure you have a profile picture to maximise engagement (the system will mark you down if you don’t!) and headline
- Make sure your profile has a bio with a little bit about your connection to Wales and your most recent work experience - this will help people very quickly learn more about you - they can click on your Linkedin for the rest!
3. Use ‘Callouts’ to gain support for a project or venture
- If you’re working on a project or seeking an opportunity, make sure you submit a Callout to community source support, knowledge or collaboration.
- Callouts get shared with the network, as well as on our social media platforms to enhance its reach to over 20,000 people!
4. Join a hub and get connected globally
- Our vibrant GlobalWelsh hubs span the globe, connecting members from regions at home (such as Blaenau Gwent & Carmarthen & Ceredigion) and away with incredible GlobalWelsh teams of people there to support you in Beijing, Ireland, Japan, London, the Middle East, and the USA. Wherever you are, there’s a community waiting to welcome you.
- Head to Hubs to join and get started by introducing yourself and even sharing some news or an event?
5. Find or become a mentor
- Our global mentoring programme, MyMentor, has a unique global network of individuals and business professionals with skills, talents and opportunities waiting to be shared.
- Can’t find the mentor you’re looking for? Just ask the team and we will help you find the right mentor for you >> mymentor@globalwelsh.com
Take a look at some of the success stories >>
6. Share your Wonderful Welsh Story
- There is not enough good news in the world and its important we celebrate Welsh success as much as we can. If you have a story to tell, please share it with us!
- By telling your story, you’ll inspire other people and future generations and be part of a showcase of the remarkable impact Welsh people are having worldwide.
Get inspired, read our Wonderful Welsh Stories >>
Share your story with us and let us celebrate your achievements by sending an email to hi@globalWelsh.
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