Question

. If getting a job is all about connections, how does the research on "the strength of weak ties" round out our understanding of this phenomenon? Where does nepotism fit into this discussion?

Answer 1

"Weak ties" refers to connections we have that might not be considered particularly strong or relevant. The research on the strength of weak ties shows that these ties, even if considered weak, are still better than having no ties to a "useful" person at all. When it comes to nepotism, it appears that even very weak ties are better than having no connections at all, as it seems that most businesses tend to hire people who are known to someone already in the industry.