FAQ's

How do I log in to my account on ConnecWrk?

  1. Go to www.connecwrk.com
  2. Enter your e-mail address in the top right-hand corner of the homepage.
  3. Enter your password.
  4. Click on "Sign in".

 
Tip:

Make sure you enter the exact same address you saved for your ConnecWrk account.

How can I change my personal details (e-mail, date of birth etc)?

  1. Click on the drop down arrow symbol on the top right of the timeline page (after Notifications tab).
  2. Click on “Settings”
  3. Click on ‘Edit’ button. You can then alter your personal contact details in the window that appears.
  4. Click on “Save” button to confirm your changes.

Note:  Your contact details on ConnecWrk are confidential. ConnecWrk will never pass this information on to third parties. You alone decide who should have permission to view this information and you can withdraw this permission at any time.

How do I add a new entry to my professional experience?

  1. Click on the drop down arrow symbol on the top right of the timeline page (after Notifications tab).
  2. Go to by clicking on your small profile photo in the top right corner of the timeline page.
  3. Click on “My Profile”
  4. Click on the "Add" button.
  5. A Pop up window will appear where you can add and save details of the new job.

A member on ConnecWrk is bothering me. Who at ConnecWrk can I get in touch with about this?

  1. If someone on ConnecWrk is bothering you with messages or otherwise on anything without your consent, you may block his profile and also write to us at help@konectt.com and we shall be sure to look into the matter.
  2. To block a profile, you will have to go to that member’s profile on ConnecWrk and click on “More” button. Then click on “Report/Block” button.

How do I upload, modify or delete my profile photo?

  1. Click on the small profile photo or silhouette image in the top right of the screen and click on ‘My Profile’.
  2. Once there click on the larger profile photo or silhouette image on the left.
  3. Select the photo you’d like to use (JPG, PNG files).
  4. Then click "Save" to start the upload.

To delete your profile photo:

  1. Click on the small profile photo in the top right of the screen and click on ‘My Profile’.
  2. Once there you will see the ‘Delete Photo’ option below your photograph on the right corner.
  3. Click on the ‘Delete Photo’ link.
  4. Then press “Yes” to confirm.

What are my profile settings and how can I change them?

You can make changes to your profile by choosing how you want to be visible to other members. For example, you can determine including, but not limited to:

  • How you want notifications to come to you through ConnecWrk or other members.
  • If you want search engines to find your profile

 

How to modify your ‘Settings’

 

  1. Click on the small profile photo or silhouette image in the top right of the screen and click on ‘Settings’.
  2. Click on the tabs ‘Personal data’ or ‘Privacy’ or ‘Notifications’ to edit information.

How do I send messages to my contacts on ConnecWrk?

You can send a message to your contacts directly from the ConnecWrk messaging page, messenger, your contacts page, or their profile page. The message will be sent to the recipient's messaging list and to their email address, depending upon the Notifications setting.

How do I remove a contact?

  1. Click on the ‘Contacts’ icon on the top right. On the left, you will see the number of connections you have.
  2. Click on the ‘See All’ link. Your entire contact list will be visible. You can also search for contacts from the search bar.
  3. Click the small downward arrow in the top right corner of the contact you want to remove.
  4. Click on ‘Remove Contact’ and then ‘Yes’ to remove the contact from your list.

Can I hide content in my feed?

Yes, you can hide individual posts or articles from your timeline/homepage. Hiding a post will prevent that specific post from appearing in your feed.

To hide a post:

  1. Click the small downward arrow in the top right corner of a connection's post.
  2. Click ‘Hide this post’ or ‘Hide this article’ from the list of options that appears. You'll immediately have the option to click Undo.

What are the advantages of posting a job ad on ConnecWrk?

Posting your Job vacany/ad on ConnecWrk will offer you the following benefits over any conventional online job portal/s:

• Reach non-job-seekers: We automatically share your vacancy with our members matching your criteria by posting it on their homepage. That way your ad will also reach people who aren’t currently looking for a new job.

• Detailed information about the applicants: More often than not, members like to showcase their detailed professional achievements on ConnecWrk. Hence, you can view applicants’ profiles which often show you much more than a conventional CV. This can be useful when it comes to the shortlisting process.

• Use your Company Profile: All of your job ads are automatically listed in your Company Profile where you can show applicants why your company is a great place to work.

What are the charges for posting a job ad on ConnecWrk?

Currently, we are not charging any money for posting a job ad on ConnecWrk.

How long will my job ad stay online?

Your job ad will stay online for 90 days or until you deactivate it yourself. All job ads are automatically deactivated after 90 days, but you can re-activate them as a new job ad at any time.   

What's the best way to write a brief description / long description for my event?

Brief Profile

Ideal is to limit this within 100 characters, so that people know what exactly your event theme is. It will be shown to users in event search results, so it is best to keep this description text, concise and eye catching.

Details of the event

You may like to provide the agenda, detailed theme, information on artists so that people who could be interested to come and attend your event, know what to expect.

How do I post an event on ConnecWrk?

Click on Events link on the main navigation bar on the left side of the screen. Then click on "Post an event".

Here, you'll then have to enter the details of your event. These include:

  • The event name/title
  • Event start and end date and time
  • Event type- whether Ticketed or a ‘By invite’ only event.
  • Country where the event is taking place and the duration of the event
  • Details of the event

What are "My events"?

Under "My events" you’ll find a full list of those events you’ve stated you’re attending or "Maybe" attending.

What are the different type of Groups on ConnecWrk?

A member can choose to create a ‘Private Group’ or a ‘Public Group’ on ConnecWrk.

A Private Group is available to members who have been invited by the group administrator/owner to join their group. Anyone wanting to access the content of a closed group will need to join the group to do so.

A member can also join a public group, by clicking on ‘Groups’ and then ‘Discover Groups on ConnecWrk’ link. Based on his or her interest, a member has the choice to join a particular group listed on ConnecWrk. S/he can do so by clicking on a particular group of interest and then clicking on ‘Join Group’ button. Post this, an email will go to the administrator of the group who will have the discretion to approve the joining request. Once approved by the administrator, you will then be added to this group.

How can I delete a group?

Groups can only be deleted by the administrator/owner of that particular group.

The administrator/owner of a public group can go to the group settings of his group and click on ‘Delete This group’ link. A pop-up window will appear. Click on Yes, if you really want to delete the group.

The administrator/owner of a private group can go to ‘Options’ drop down click on ‘Delete This group’ link. A pop-up window will appear. Click on Yes, if you really want to delete the group.

How do I invite people to a group?

Here’s how to invite people to join your group:

Go to the group you’d like to invite people in and click on the tab “Invite Contacts”. A Pop-up window will open. Click on the button ‘Send Request’, against the contact you want to invite.

That person will now receive an invitation containing a link to your group where they can accept your invitation.

Basic, but handy tips on the invitation message.

  • Please write a very concise description of your group and why you think your group would be beneficial to them.
  • Address the person by their name as this may increase your chances of them accepting your invitation.

How do I delete group posts?

Group members can delete or edit their own posts and comments at any time. If you come across a post that is objectionable, please report it or get in touch with the group moderator. If you don’t receive a response then please contact us directly if necessary on help@konectt.com

What is PROjects on ConnecWrk? How does it work?

PROjects on ConnecWrk, connects Project owners and freelancers.

How does it work?

  • If you have an assignment for which you want to hire a freelancer to execute it, post your project for free on ConnecWrk.
  • Freelancers will be able to view your Project and respond to it
  • You will get a notification whenever someone has applied to your ‘Project’.
  • You have the choice to Connect with freelancers who you want to, and take the discussions forward with them.

Kindly note that ‘PROjects’ on ConnecWrk is just a medium which helps connect the project owners with freelancers and vice-versa. It is the complete responsibility and risk of the Project owner on whether or whom to choose to execute the assignment that is posted. ConnecWrk does not hold any responsibility on the skill sets or ability of the freelancers that have registered on the platform, to be able to execute the project as per your requirements.

How do I post my project on ConnecWrk?

Click on the link ‘PROjects’ on the left hand main navigation bar and then ‘Post Project’ button. Fill in the required details and Post your Project.

What is Corporate Connect?

You can create your company page on ConnecWrk. Click on the link ‘Corporate Connect’ and then ‘Create Company Profile’ button. Corporate Connect is a great way to showcase your employer brand and keep people /members on ConnecWrk informed about your product and services.

What is SMB Connect?

SMB Connect is a platform on ConnecWrk to enable small and medium scale businesses (SMBs) create their Business Page and to enhance their online presence. On its Business Page, the SMBs can mention details about their line of business and the products and services they can offer to their target customers. SMBs can post photos, videos and updates to drive engagement.

When will my Business Page be active on ConnecWrk?

Each Business Page needs to be first approved by ConnecWrk admin, before it goes live. Once you have created your Business Page on ConnecWrk, the request comes to the administrator. Upon approval, it will be active and can be viewed by members on ConnecWrk.

Kindly note that the admin can also reject a Business page listing, due to valid reasons as it deems fit, in which case, the page will not go live and the creator of that Business page will be notified to rectify errors/resubmit the listing.

Do you charge any fee to create the Business Page on ConnecWrk?

No, we do not charge any fee to Create Business Page on ConnecWrk.

However, we may offer from time to time, Premium services including promotion of your Business page to members etc, for which we may ask for a fee. It is totally your discretion to subscribe to such premium services on ConnecWrk.

What is Talent Connect?

Talent Connect is a platform on ConnecWrk to enable business speakers and artists create their professional profile and help them connect with customers (companies, associations, agencies or individuals etc) who can hire their services for their events, off sites, training sessions etc. On its Profile Page, the ‘Talent’ can mention details about their achievements and the services it can offer to target customers. The ‘Talent’ can post photos, videos and provide testimonials to provide credibility.

When will my Talent Page be active on ConnecWrk?

Each Talent Page needs to be first approved by ConnecWrk admin, before it goes live. Once you have created your Page on ConnecWrk, the request comes to the administrator. Upon approval, it will be active and can be viewed by members on ConnecWrk.

Kindly note that the admin can also reject a profile listing, due to valid reasons as it deems fit, in which case, the page will not go live and the creator of that page will be notified to rectify errors/resubmit the listing.

I have registered on ConnecWrk. Now how do I post a project?

On the left menu bar, click on the link “PROjects” and then click on ‘Post a Project’. Give a suitable title to your project. Outline the project description, the skills you're looking for, and the duration of the project.

How do I pay my freelancer and what does it cost? Do I have to pay a fee to ConnecWrk as well?

Through ConnecWrk the Project Owners can communicate and negotiate the terms of the assignment, including commercial terms, with the freelancers. ConnecWrk acts as only a platform to connect the Project owners and freelancers and does not charge any fee from either party for this service.

Can ConnecWrk help find freelancers for me?

Once you Post a Project, we may send out periodic notifications about relevant freelancers that meet your specific Project needs and skill sets.

How do I get freelancing assignments through ConnecWrk?

After you have registered on ConnecWrk, click on the link “PROjects” and then click on ‘Freelancers. Register as a Freelancer by describing the area of service offered, the Professional title, and your core skill sets.

Once your profile is successfully registered on the platform, you may search for relevant assignments posted on ConnecWrk. Project Owners may also view your profile and connect with you directly if they want.