Career By Design

Hello ASCE Collaborate,

I receive connection requests from former High School classmates who are in an entirely different industry such as healthcare and some requests from people who are self-titled "life coach" or "entrepreneur". 

I start a discussion on whether one should be selective on who they connect with on LinkedIn or connect with everyone because "any publicity is good publicity" to get to the 'coveted' 500+ marker?

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Daniel Bressler EIT, A.M.ASCE
Junior Engineer
Brooklyn NY
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Hi Daniel, My approach has been fairly laissez faire in accepting requests to minimize administration. I tend to to err on the side of inclusion unless there's a very clear red flag, e.g., broker or wealth advisor type. Here's a good article from the WAPO that I found on the topic https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2014/03/07/to-accept-or-not-accept-that-linkedin-request/

Regards, Mitch

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Mitch Winkler P.E., M.ASCE
Houston, TX
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Hi Daniel, 
Great topic! Well for me, when I did join LinkedIn, and I did a little search on that topic because it makes me confused; I found that all recommended being selective with your connections and make sure they give a positive reflection to your professional identity. 

Meena

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Meena Al Chqmaqchi EIT,A.M.ASCE
Civil Engineer
Citrus Heights CA
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Dear Daniel Bressler
Certainly, connecting with people who work in your field can be effective in making your capabilities more visible in the global community.
I'm also looking for a solution to get LinkedIn audiences interested in ASCE  to expand interactions in the discussions.
If you have a suggestion please submit:

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Reza Mokarramaydenlou, Ph.D., C.Eng, P.E., S.E., M.ASCE
Structural Engineering and Seismic rehabilitation Consultant
Author of the book in Elsevier
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I am very proud of my classmates who have risen in their chosen field.  For those who haven't, I would like to think I am an inspiration or a resource they can count on if needed.

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Chad Morrison P.E., M.ASCE
Professional Engineer
Greenville RI
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