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A large-scale experimental study by Harvard, Stanford, and MIT researchers found that weaker social connections on LinkedIn have a greater beneficial effect on job mobility than stronger ties. Weaker ties increased the likelihood of job mobility the most, while strongest ties had the least impact.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- A team of MIT, Harvard and Stanford scientists finds “weaker ties” are more beneficial for job seekers on LinkedIn MIT Sloan School of Management · Sep 15, 2022 · first to report
- “Weak ties” between individuals have the greatest impact on job mobility American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Sep 15, 2022