In the current competitive climate, professional networking is essential to progressing our careers. Western Australia is a big place, with a diverse geography and population. However, the mere thought of networking can be daunting and anxiety inducing for many. We might even be too time poor in today’s fast paced workforce, with after-work commitments and work deadlines taking priority.
CONNECT.ed does the hard work for you so that you can focus on getting the conversation started. CONNECT.ed is a free networking tool for everyone working within the injury prevention and community safety sector. This allows you to save time, focus on the conversation and connect with a variety of peers. By joining CONNECT.ed, you will be matched with a new participant every two months to have a 15-minute chat about anything. Best of all, CONNECT.ed is FREE! You may just need to find some spare change for a coffee.
It’s becoming increasingly evident that it’s more about who you know, than what you know. And we wholeheartedly think networking shouldn’t be hard work, so we’ll provide you with some helpful tips on how to get your conversation going. As a CONNECT.ed participant, you are growing your professional capacity and helping to create a safer WA.
Recently, two of our CONNECT.ed participants, Michelle Lambert from Injury Matters and Kristen Jamieson from Kidsafe WA, got matched and met up for a coffee. Here is what Kristen had to say about the experience:
“Through our catch-up, I was able to learn more about Michelle’s role [at Injury Matters] and how we could collaborate on current projects. It was great to hear about Michelle’s experience in the health promotion and injury prevention industries and about the connections she has with other organisations. Michelle also provided me with some invaluable advice and suggestions to help me with my current projects at Kidsafe WA. Overall a great experience!” – Kristen Jamieson.
How do I join? I hear you ask. Well, it’s easy! To register, simply follow this link and complete the registration form. Once you have been signed up, you will be matched with a fellow participant bimonthly. 15 minutes – that’s all it takes!