A new home for casual career networking and advice.

Friends

This tutorial covers the Friends functionality found on My Talent Network.

Friends are Important for Networking
Here on My Talent Network we use the Friend functionality to 'connect' with each other and share advice about job seeking, career opportunities, or anything we feel might be noteworthy in the recruiting or job seeker arena.

Of course, the sharing found on My Talent Network isn't limited to professional items. We've seen relationships forged around topics related to dogs, sports, and anything you can imagine.

While we all have our own opinion around why we think we should network or 'connect' - the truth is that your My Talent Network connections just might surprise you. What started as, "Hey, I live in California, too!" could easily migrate to, "I see you're in Finance. My employer is looking for a new Department Head. Interested?"

Remember that we all have different reasons for both networking and hanging out on My Talent Network. Some people may just stop in from time to time while others can be found here daily. Don't be bothered if someone refuses your Friend request - remember that every network is different and each person has their own reasons for being here.

With all of this in mind, here are a few reasons to 'connect' as Friends.

Your can private message Friends.
You can limit access to the content you add, to just your Friends. This means that you can upload photos and videos that only your friends can see.

Let's get started...

How to Send a Friend Request
How to Withdraw a Friend Request
How to Send a Private Message

How to Send a Friend Request

		Step 1 To send a Friend request to a member you first need to navigate to the members page. You will find a link there called Add as Friend just below their profile photo (see image). Click this link to send the member a Friend request. Once you have done that the text changes to Request Sent! (see image). You now have to wait until the member responds. You will be notified when they do, and what their decision was.
		The member you sent the Friend request to is sent an email notifying them of your request. When they next login to their account they will find a notice on their page below their profile photo (see image). On clicking this they will be shown details of your request and will have the opportunity to either Accept or Decline the request. That's it. You'll now be connected when that person accepts your Friend request. Once accepted you should be able to view your My Friends page (see image) to see your newly added Friend.
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How to Withdraw a Friend Request
		Step 1 At the top of every page on My Talent Network, you will find your name and a few select icons. the small icon shaped like a person represents your Network. (see image) Click on this icon to drop down your list of Friends, sent requests and so on.
		Step 2 Click on the Sent tab and you will see a list of all requests you have sent that have not been replied to. Below the one you want to withdraw will be a link called Withdraw (see image). Click on this to withdraw your request.
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How to Send a Private Message
		Step 1 If you want to send a private message to one of your Friends you need to first navigate to their page. On their page, below their profile photo, there is a link called Send a Message (see image). Click on this to open a new message.
		Step 2 Enter your message in the box provided. If you want to Save a copy be sure to check the box provided. Click on the send button when you are ready for your message to go out.
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