3 Reasons Community Leaders Succeed in the Job Market
Community leaders have the power to connect people around an idea or an activity. In the business world, that means creating a community of digital marketers, aspiring fashion designers, or thought leaders on inclusion in the workplace. No matter the topic, the person behind the scenes of a live event has the initiative to transform an idea into a community-building moment. The skills that community leaders demonstrate when organizing events are the same skills that lead to successful careers.
On Meetup, college students are unlocking their community-building skills and making meaningful connections in their industries of choice. Here are three reasons why those community leaders thrive in the job market.
They can convince people to show up
When it comes to making an impact, there’s a big difference between asking people to read an article and asking them to show up to an event—whether it’s online on in person. When people show up to an event they’re much more likely to feel engaged and take part in a conversation as opposed to those asked to take an action on their own. Companies rely on communities of people to get their message across, and people who can build those relationships are extremely valuable.
Getting people to show up is the core of what community organizers do. They become masters of convincing people why they should show up to an event and then making the experience as rewarding as possible for those who do. At the end of the day, community leaders demonstrate they can rally people behind an idea and make an impact in real life. That’s a highly sought-after skill amongst employers.
They can execute their vision
Before you’ve entered the workforce, it can be difficult to show employers that you have the ability to take a project from a concept to a reality. Community leaders use the communities they’ve built as a case study.
Successful groups on community-building platforms like Meetup start with a topic that interests them and turn it into a network of people with the same passion by hosting events. The network of engaged members that forms their community is the tangible end result. Whether it’s learning a new coding language or collaborating with other aspiring writers, the organizers of these groups can tell a story to employers about goal setting and follow-through.
They know how to delegate
Building a successful community takes collaboration. Many community leaders start a group on their own and then recruit members who can help them grow. On Meetup, they often appoint other co-organizers who can help manage the group’s events. These leadership teams are key as groups gain a following and begin hosting events on a regular basis.
Successful communities are only as strong as the team of people involved. Being able to delegate tasks across a group of peers while getting their buy-in is a powerful career skill that sets community leaders apart.
College students looking to sharpen their community-building skills turn to Meetup to start organic communities. Meetup connects organizers with passionate people ready to show up to their events. Whether you’re meeting experts who can advance your career, making industry connections that matter, or pursuing your passions with new friends, starting a community on Meetup is a good move for building social circles and resumes.
